fruit compote

Learn how to make fruit compote with this easy recipe! You can make compote with fresh or frozen fruit. It’s delicious on ice cream, yogurt, toast, pancakes, waffles and more! Recipe yields about 2 cups compote.

Easy Fruit Compote

(16 ounces) fresh

honey

salt

See optional flavoring ideas given

To prepare the fruit: If you’re using fresh strawberries or peaches, cut them into thin slices. If you’re using small berries like blueberries or raspberries, you can use them whole. If you’re using frozen fruit, no need to defrost or slice them before using.

In a medium saucepan, combine your fruit of choice, sweetener of choice and dash of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. This will take about 5 minutes for fresh fruit or 10 minutes for frozen fruit.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium. If you’re using chunky fruit or prefer a smoother consistency, mash the fruit with a potato masher or serving fork until it reaches your desired consistency. Continue simmering, stirring often, until the compote has condensed to about half of its original volume, about 5 minutes.

Remove the compote from the heat. I’m generally satisfied with my compote at this point, but if the compote isn’t sweet enough for your liking, you can stir in a more sweetener, to taste. If you’d like it to be more smooth, mash it some more.

Let the compote cool for a few minutes before serving. Allow leftover compote to cool completely before covering and refrigerating for up to 10 days.

Very nice. I am happy to know the use of berries in yogurt. Thanksgiving.

I love compote. As you say, it's so easy and it is ready to go from the fridge. It's great at this time of year, too, with the fruit harvest of Autumn just beginning. I like to dollop some into my blender with oat milk, oats, and seeds for a breakfast smoothie on the go.

I made this last night with a huge bag of frozen (started fresh) strawberries I needed to use.  It was SO YUMMY! Very easy to make... and you're right about the frozen fruit sorta melting down into a wonderful consistency.  We used this as an ice cream topping, and will definitely do so again in the future. I'm glad I made extra!

This was good timing again on your post. I had some peaches that needed to be used so I baked them (my grill is broken...) and made this compote with half a bag of frozen raspberries to serve over the peaches. Delicious! Thanks for another great recipe.

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I love to make this recipe. I find this easy and gets plenty of compliments.

Excellent and simple recipe. I used frozen blueberries, a splash of orange juice, and a T of maple syrup. Comes together quickly and keeps well. Delicious. Served over chocolate banana cake with vanilla ice cream.

So funny - that's exactly what I was going to use it for tomorrow night :) Now I can't wait to try the combo!

Made this with some blueberries that were getting squishy. I tried it with the cinnamon, which added a nice spice to the compote. Served on top of some plain yogurt for a refreshing dessert - yum!!

I made strawberry compote last week using your recipe. Yum! 

Do you leave the skin on the peaches? 

Thanks for the delicious recipes!

I was looking for dessert ideas for Thanksgiving for a few friends that are gluten free, this will work perfectly for everyone attending!

Without any liquid (outside of syrup or honey), how do you prevent from burning?

Miss 14 has been loving the very expensive fruit swirled yogurts at the supermarket each day. today we pulled out the home yogurt maker, and made a basic batch of strawberry yogurt and now have made a gorgeous compote wit frozen berries, a little honey and a dash of vanilla... 8 tubs of fresh real food ready for the next few days .. Thankyou

So good!  Used maple syrup - great in yogurt &amp; granola parfaits

This was a hit using cherries  that are in season with honey over angel food cake. Thanks for the simple idea!

Discovered a bag of wild blueberries in freezer long past their prime. Unable to throw food away decided to cook them. Berries, couple tbs sugar, pinch of salt, bit of water. Then, as usual, get zoned out and added pinch each of vanilla, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne. Was very tasty, but again, as usual cannot leave well enough alone and added splash of balsamic. Still tasty but definitely pushed flavor to savory use. Did blend to smooth texture. 
Typed in my ingredients just to see if anyone else in similar zone and your recipe popped up. I have to say that your suggestions of additional flavorings  are spot on for my taste. I think will be useful with a rich protein dish?

The best fruit compote ever!!! Thank you for sharing this great recipe, I'm loving it.

I love making compote - I just made one combining apples, strawberries and grapes. Didn't know how it would turn out - but it's delicious. My original reason for making compote was being short on maple syrup - I guess necessity really is the mother of invention. Thanks for sharing a simple but great recipe.

Make this delicious Plum Compote in just 10 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. The plums break down into a delicious fruit sauce, perfect warm or cold on ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, waffles and more.

Easy Plum Compote

plums

sugar

lemon juice (or orange juice)

cinnamon (optional)

Wash and halve the plums. Remove and discard the stones, leave the skin on them and cut into quarters.

Add the sugar, water, lemon juice and cinnamon stick to a pot. Heat for a few minutes until the sugar dissolves.

Add the plums and bring to the boil.

Reduce the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes or until the fruit begins to break down. The syrup will thicken slightly as it cools.

Enjoy warm or allow to cool and store in a jar in the fridge for up to 10 days.

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Make this delicious Plum Compote in just 15 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. The plums break down into a delicious fruit sauce, perfect warm or cold on ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, waffles and more.

Plum Compote

A fragrant pudding, best served with scoops of really good vanilla ice cream

Warm peaches with basil & honey

unsalted butter

peaches

tbsp clear honey

orange

8-10 basil leaves, shredded

vanilla chocolate

<p>Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the peaches or nectarines, then cook both sides until slightly softened, about 3 mins. Add the honey and stir to make a sauce, then add the orange juice and allow to bubble briefly. Stir in the basil and serve warm with scoops of ice cream.</p>

This rich compote makes a perfect addition to pancakes for brunch

Easy cherry compote

cherries

jam sugar (the

lemon

brandy

Put the cherries into a wide, deep frying pan, add 150ml water, then bring to the boil. Cook for 15 mins, stirring now and again until the fruit is starting to soften. Tip in the sugar, stir until it dissolves, add the lemon juice and brandy, then bring back to the boil.

Cook for 15 mins until the fruit has collapsed a little and the sauce is syrupy, smooth and dark purple. Spoon a little of the juice onto a saucer and leave to cool for 30 secs. Push it with your finger; it’s ready if the syrup wrinkles. Ladle into sterilised jars (see tip, below) and seal.

Easy summer fruit compote that is perfect served as part of brunch buffet or as a low-fat dessert. Wine-poached peaches and cherries with a dollop of honeyed Greek yogurt.

Summer Fruit Compote Recipe

peaches (3

lb cherries, pitted and halved

cinnamon

red wine

cane sugar

plain fat-free Greek yogurt

tsp vanilla extract

Quality honey,

Place sliced peaches and cherries in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Toss. Set aside.

Combine wine and sugar in a saucepan. Heat on high for 5 minutes until sugar dissolves fully.

Pour hot wine syrup over fruit. Cover and set aside for 1 hour to cool. Discard a good portion of syrup, pouring a little in a cup for use later.

In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and honey. Mix.

Serve wine-poached fruit with a little of the poaching syrup and a dollop of the honeyed Greek yogurt. Enjoy!

I could easily find a way to eat this amazing fruit compote at every meal! Perfect end of the summer recipe!

This fruit looks fantastic! I love cherries and nectarines (or peaches) together! It's also fun to infuse some local honey with herbs (thyme, rosemary, oregano) for another subtle layer of flavor. :-)

Such a great way to use up all of this abundant summer fruit. YUM!

I really like how you made a red wine syrup - so easy but so effective! It must have an incredible flavor!

I can only imagine how delicious this compote would be with French toast. YUM! I love the method you used kind of like blanching.  And the red wine syrup....

This is a perfect summer treat! Sweetness with the sugar and fruit, and that little bit of tart from the yogurt. I love this idea!

Love the red wine - works so well with the fruits and the herbs!

Loved this recipe! Perfect for a summer or winter dessert.

This Super Simple Strawberry Compote takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and is the perfect way to use up all those ripe berries from the garden or the farmer's market! Pair with vanilla ice cream or crunchy waffles for a tasty treat your family will love!

Super Simple Strawberry Compote

strawberries

lemon juice

lemon zest

Add berries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a medium sauce pan.

Stir to combine and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Let cool for about 10 minutes then serve with vanilla ice cream or waffles!

What a simple recipe! We tried this with blueberries and it worked great too.

Love this recipe! It's so simple and the perfect way to use up those fresh summer berries.

Apple Compote is a super simple and tasty way to enjoy apples! They&#039;re cooked with brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins and butter until soft and delicious. Enjoy on ice cream, oatmeal, waffles and more. Ready in 15 minutes with 6 simple ingredients.

Spiced Apple Compote with Raisins

butter

brown sugar

apples (approx 4 apples, 350 grams))

raisins

ginger

Melt the butter in a large skillet over a medium heat, then stir in the sugar and stir until it melts.

Add the remaining ingredients, stir, cover and cook over a medium/low heat for 12 minutes, stirring regularly, until the apples are soft and begin to break down.

Enjoy on oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, yogurt and more.

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Apple Compote is a super simple and tasty way to enjoy apples! They're cooked with brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins and butter until soft and delicious. Enjoy on ice cream, oatmeal, waffles and more. Ready in 15 minutes with 6 simple ingredients.

Apple Compote with Cinnamon and Raisins

Fruit compote is sweet, fruity, and a great way to dress up your favorite breakfast foods, desserts—even savory dishes!

Fruit Compote (Use Any Fruit!)

fruit

lemon juice (if desired)

lemon zest (if desired)

Add all of the ingredients to a saucepan set over medium heat. Stir to combine.

Cook the mixture for 8-10 minutes, or until the fruit has broken down and the compote begins to thicken. Make sure to stir often so the compote doesn’t scorch.

When the compote is your desired thickness, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool completely. Enjoy this compote with ice cream, waffles, or yogurt.

This simple 2-ingredient fruit compote is a delicious way to use summer fruit.  It’s incredibly quick and easy to make and can be served in many different ways.

How to Make a Simple Fruit Compote

berries

sugar (or

If using fresh fruit rinse the fruit and remove the pits (if applicable) then place the fruit in a large pan/saucepan. If using large fruit, such as peaches, remove the pits and chop into chunks before cooking. Add the sugar and cook over a medium heat for about 6 minutes (add 2 more minutes is using frozen fruit) stirring often.  The fruit will soften and release lots of juice.

Bring to the boil and cook for a couple of minutes. Stir gently so the fruit keeps its shape.Add more sugar to taste at any point during cooking if needed.

Remove from the heat and serve immediately or wait for the sauce to cool before serving. See Serving Suggestions in post.

Looks good!  I like this on my cereal in the morning.  I can't wait to try different fruits.

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