Indulge in a delightful culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting the perfect dried fruit compote with brandy. This timeless dessert showcases the harmonious fusion of sweet, tangy, and boozy flavors, leaving a lasting impression on your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the essential knowledge and tips to create a compote that will elevate any occasion, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE
This dried fruit compote recipe is the perfect ending to a filling Passover Seder feast. It also works well for a Shabbat dessert or Tu B'Shvat treat.
Provided by Giora Shimoni
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a medium saucepan, add the dried pitted prunes, dried apricots, and golden raisins. Add enough water to just cover the fruit. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sugar, lemon peel, whole cloves, and ground allspice. Stir until the sugar dissolves, adding a little water if the mixture seems dry.
- Continue to simmer gently, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until the fruit has softened, and the syrup is thick.
- Remove lemon peel and cloves, and discard.
- Chill several hours before serving, garnished with chopped walnuts, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 41 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 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.
DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE
A healthy fruit compote with fat-free yoghurt for breakfast will keep your energy up until lunchtime
Provided by Good Food team
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the dried fruit into a small pan with the cinnamon and apple juice, give everything a stir then simmer for 5 mins until the apple juice is syrupy. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Divide the yogurt between 4 bowls then top with the compote and granola.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 38 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
HOT FRUIT COMPOTE
This dessert is perfect for holiday buffets. You can make it the day before and simply warm it before serving. It's delicious hot and after it cools, it's a healthy alternative to most desserts, plus it's a hit with kids and grown-ups alike.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°. Drain canned fruit, reserving syrup and juice; mix syrup and juice. Cut pears and peaches into bite-size pieces. Layer canned and dried fruit in 3-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.
- Mix brown sugar and brandy; pour over fruit. Pour reserved juice mixture over fruit just until fruit is covered; discard remaining juice mixture. Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg and almonds over fruit.
- Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm or cool.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving
DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine all of the dried fruit and add enough hot water to cover by an inch. Soak for 20 minutes. Drain the mixture.
- In a saucepan combine the fruit with the sugar, the lemon and orange zests, the lemon juice, and the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer the mixture for 10 to 20 minutes, or until the fruit is tender. Remove the pan from the heat and let the compote cool. The compote will keep for a week if covered and chilled. Serve the compote at room temperature with ice cream.
DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE
Provided by Joe Gannon
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Fruit Vegetarian High Fiber Prune Pear Apricot Fall Calvados Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until fruit is tender and juices are reduced to very thick syrup, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
SWEET DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE
Steps:
- Combine 2 cups of the water with the dried fruit in a large bowl. Let soak for 1 hour.
- In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 2 cups of water, orange juice, sugar, and lemon zest over medium-high heat. Add the fruit and the soaking liquid to the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cinnamon and clove. Simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has softened and the mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Serve warm or cold.
- Cook's Note: If using store bought dried fruit, chop the pieces into 1/2-inch chunks and simmer the mixture an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories easy, dessert
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Simmer the fruit in water to cover for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft. Remove to a bowl and reduce liquid in saucepan to half a cup.
- Add the orange and lemon peel, honey and orange juice. Stir until honey has melted, correct sweetening and pour the mixture over the fruit. Leave at room temperature.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the fruit with the almonds. Serve the creme fraiche separately.
DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE
Spray your knife with cooking spray to prevent dried fruit from sticking to it.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, and cook until fruit is soft and liquid is thick, about 20 minutes.
- Remove cinnamon and ginger, and discard. Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold.
12-FRUIT COMPOTE
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring the six kinds of dried fruit and the water to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan. Simmer gently about 20 minutes, until the fruit is plump and tender.
- Add the cherries, apples, cranberries, lemon, cloves, cinnamon sticks and sugar to taste. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
- Grate the orange, reserving the grated peel. Peel off the rest of the skin and divide the orange into segments. Add them along with the grapes and brandy. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Add reserved grated orange peel and let the mixture stand for 15 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 170, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 6 milligrams, Sugar 36 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BRANDIED FRUIT COMPOTE
A tasty blend of canned fruits, great to serve with cookies that are not overly sweet, or pound cake. A simple recipe to use during the holidays when you desire a desert that is not too rich.You can use other fruits if desired. This is also tasty served warm on vanilla ice cream.
Provided by redwine
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 1 Quart, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain all canned fruit syrup into measuring cup.
- Pour 1/2 of syrup in small sauce pan.
- Add brown sugar, extracts and spices.
- Simmer until reduced by half. Stir in brandy. Place canned fruits in clean quart jar and pour brandy syrup mixture over fruit. Cool and store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.6, Fat 0.2, Sodium 6.4, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 24.4, Protein 0.9
DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE
A spicy little compote that greatly benefits from a stint in the cooler! (Slightly adapted from a recipe in The All New Good Housekeeping Cook Book.) Fridge time not included in preparation time.
Provided by So Cal Gal
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, mix together dried apricots, brown sugar, lemon peel, cinnamon stick, and unsweetened apple juice or cider; bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a large dish or bowl; and mix in dried pitted prunes, dried tart cherries, and vanilla extract. Allow compote to cool completely; then remove lemon peel and cinnamon stick, cover, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours--or up to a week (compote thickens, and flavor develops, during fridge time).
- Stir compote before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159, Fat 0.3, Sodium 8.6, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 34.4, Protein 1
Tips:
- Choose the right fruit: Use a variety of fruits that are in season and have a good balance of flavors. Some good choices include apples, pears, cranberries, cherries, and apricots.
- Prepare the fruit properly: Wash the fruit thoroughly and remove any pits or seeds. If using dried fruit, soak it in warm water for 30 minutes to soften it.
- Use a good quality brandy: The brandy will add a lot of flavor to the compote, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a brandy that is at least 80 proof.
- Don't overcook the fruit: The fruit should be cooked until it is tender but still holds its shape. Overcooking will make the fruit mushy.
- Let the compote cool completely: The compote will thicken as it cools, so it's important to let it cool completely before serving. This will also allow the flavors to develop.
Conclusion:
Dried fruit compote with brandy is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own, served over ice cream or yogurt, or used as a filling for pies and tarts. It's also a great way to use up leftover fruit. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make a delicious and impressive dried fruit compote with brandy that will be enjoyed by all.
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