Best 8 12 Fruit Compote Recipes
Fruit compotes are a delightful and versatile dish that can be served as a dessert, a topping, or even a component in savory dishes. With the right combination of fruits, spices, and cooking techniques, you can create a unique and flavorful compote that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're working with fresh, frozen, or dried fruits, there are endless possibilities to explore. From classic apple compote to more exotic combinations like mango and pineapple, the possibilities are endless. Let's dive into the world of fruit compotes and discover the best recipes that will make your taste buds dance.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
POLISH TWELVE FRUIT COMPOTE
This is from a library book about Christmas in Poland. It sites: "The Culinary Arts Institute Polish Cookbook". I haven't tried it yet but I may this Christmas. Sounds like it has flavor and fiber!
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Oranges
Time 50m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a 6 quart pot combine water, mixed dried fruits, prunes and raisins. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, or until the fruits are plump and tender.
- Add the cherries, apples and cranberries. Stir in sugar, lemon and spices. Cover, simmer 5 minutes.
- Grate orange and reserve peel. Peel and section orange and add to pot.
- Stir in grapes or alternatives and brandy. Bring just to boiling and remove from heat.
- Stir in orange peel.
- Cover and let stand for 15 minutes.
DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, simmer together port wine and sugar over medium-high heat until the sugar has dissolved. Add dried fruit and dried cranberries. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Serve over frozen yogurt and garnish with toasted slivered almonds.
TWELVE-FRUIT COMPOTE
Provided by Tony Litwinko
Categories Fruit Dessert Christmas Quick & Easy Low Cal Low Sodium Lemon Orange Dried Fruit Raisin White Wine Winter Healthy Vegan Cinnamon Clove Grape Bon Appétit California Fat Free Kidney Friendly
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine 3 cups water and sugar in heavy large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add mixed dried fruits, white wine, orange, lemon, raisins, dried cherries, cloves and cinnamon sticks. Simmer compote until fruits are tender and liquid is reduced to syrup, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Mix in grapes. Cool compote to room temperature; cover tightly and refrigerate. (Can be prepared up to 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Spoon compote into stemmed goblets and serve.
FRUIT COMPOTE
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a zip-top bag and toss to combine. Microwave for 2 to 5 minutes, depending on your microwave, until softened and juicy. Serve warm over ice cream or frozen yogurt.
OLD-FASHIONED FRUIT COMPOTE
A perfect partner for your Christmas goose, this warm and fruity side dish can simmer while you prepare the rest of your menu, or make it a day ahead and reheat before serving. -Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, peaches and oranges, reserving the juices; set drained fruit aside. In a Dutch oven, combine fruit juice, dried fruits, lemon zest strips and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until dried fruit is tender, about 30 minutes. Add reserved canned fruit and cherries; heat just until warmed through. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
FOUR-FRUIT COMPOTE
A beautiful side dish, this compote spotlights wonderful winter fruit like bananas, apples, oranges and pineapple. Of course, it can be made anytime of year. I'm sure you'll get as many smiles as I do when I bring out this refreshing salad at a potluck. -Donna Long, Searcy, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving 3/4 cup juice. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in the orange, lemon and pineapple juices until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the fruits. Pour warm sauce over the fruit; stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts :
ROASTED FRUIT COMPOTE
Peach, plum, and apricot halves are topped with a sweet and spicy sugar mixture and baked until tender.
Provided by In The Raw
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips In The Raw® Sweeteners
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Place fruit in single layer, cut sides of fruit facing up, in dish. In small bowl, mix Sugar In The Raw, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg and lemon peel. Sprinkle sugar mixture generously over fruit. Drizzle lemon juice over fruit. Bake 20 minutes or until fruit is tender and juices are bubbly. Spoon fruit into 8 dessert dishes and drizzle with some of the roasting juices. Top with spoonfuls of mascarpone.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 22.2 g
DRIED-FRUIT COMPOTE WITH VANILLA AND ORANGE
Categories Dessert Low Fat Quick & Easy Orange Prune Fig White Wine Winter Healthy Gourmet Fat Free Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel zest in long strips from half of orange with a vegetable peeler and trim any white pith from zest. Cut zest into fine julienne strips. Halve orange and squeeze 1/3 cup juice.
- Combine zest, juice, wine, sugar, and 2 cups water in a 3-quart heavy saucepan. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean with a sharp knife into wine mixture, reserving pod for another use. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then continue to boil, uncovered, until reducedto about 3 cups, about 10 minutes.
- While syrup is boiling, cut off and discard fig stems and halve figs lengthwise. Add figs to syrup and simmer, covered, until they soften, about 5 minutes. Add apricots and prunes, then simmer, covered, until plump, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer compote to a heatproof bowl and cool to warm or room temperature, 1 to 2 hours.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful fruits. This will ensure that your compote is bursting with flavor.
- Use a variety of fruits. This will give your compote a complex and interesting flavor profile.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs. A little bit of cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger can really enhance the flavor of your compote.
- Let your compote cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Serve your compote with yogurt, ice cream, or pancakes. It's also a great addition to oatmeal or smoothies.
Conclusion:
Fruit compote is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up ripe fruits, and it's also a healthy and refreshing treat. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a fruit compote that everyone will love.
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