Best 15 Spiced Dried Fruit Compote Recipes

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Have you ever tasted a sweet and tangy dessert that brings joy to your taste buds? If not, then it's time for you to try a Spiced Dried Fruit Compote. This delightful and versatile dish is not only a treat to your palate, but it also offers an array of health benefits. Whether you enjoy it as a standalone snack or incorporate it into various culinary creations, this compote is a true delight. Read on to discover a world of flavors and explore the best recipe to cook a Spiced Dried Fruit Compote that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICED DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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The East Village Ukrainian restaurant Veselka serves the Sviata Vecheria, a traditional 12-dish dinner that is meatless and dairy-free. It is eaten before Mass on Christmas Eve and is followed, on Christmas morning, by a prodigious feast of ham and sausages. Sviata Vecheria ends with uzvar, a sweet, spiced compote of dried fruit.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     quick, dessert

Time 30m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dried apples, in bite-size pieces
1 cup dried pears, in bite-size pieces
1/2 cup pitted prunes
1/2 cup raisins
1 lemon, another to taste
1 cup honey, more to taste
1 cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
2 quarts apple cider

Steps:

  • In a deep nonreactive pot, combine apples, pears, prunes and raisins. Carefully peel lemon, adding yellow peel to pot and leaving white pith behind. Squeeze juice from lemon into pot.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Liquid should cover fruit by at least one inch; add water if necessary. Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer until fruit is very tender but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove and discard lemon peel, cinnamon and cloves. Taste and adjust seasonings with more honey and lemon juice; compote should not be overly sweet. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 110, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 7 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 0 grams

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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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

1 cup dried plums (or prunes, pitted)
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup sugar
1 strip of lemon rind
2 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice
Garnish: walnuts (optional)

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

SWEET DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water, divided into 2 containers
8 ounces dried apples, pears and apricots
1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
4 ounces sugar, approximately 1/2 cup
1 lemon, zested
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole clove

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



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 18m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups port wine
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup mixed dried fruit
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt, desired amount
Toasted slivered almonds, for garnish

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.

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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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

3 cups apple cider
12 dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 dried pear halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup dried cherries
2 cinnamon sticks
1 half-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 pinch of freshly ground white pepper

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.

SPICED FRUIT COMPOTE



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Cinnamon, cloves and ginger spice up convenient canned fruit in this warm medley that's ideal for a cool morning. The recipe was sent in by Thelma Hale from Osborne, Kansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cinnamon sticks (2 inches)
12 whole cloves
1-1/2 cups orange juice
2/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) apricot halves
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced pears, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries, drained

Steps:

  • Place cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag., In a large saucepan, combine the orange juice, raisins, brown sugar, salt and ginger. Add spice bag; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes. Add fruit; simmer for 3 minutes. Discard spice bag. Serve fruit warm or cold with a slotted spoon.

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SPICY FRUIT COMPOTE



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Looking for a fruit dessert? Then check out this spicy compote that's perfect for French cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup maple-flavored syrup, real maple syrup or packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/3 cup dried apricots, cut in half
2 pears or apples, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients until blended. Heat to boiling over medium high heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 8 to 12 minutes or until pears are tender.
  • Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks. Serve compote warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     easy, dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound mixed dried fruit: apples, apricots, pears, peaches, prunes, figs
Cold water to cover
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon honey (or to taste)
Juice 1 orange
2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds
1 cup creme fraiche

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



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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

12 dried pitted prunes
12 dried apricot halves
6 dried pear halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 3/4 cups apple juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Calvados (apple brandy) or brandy

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.

SPICED FRUIT COMPOTE



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Categories     Dessert     Dried Fruit     Fig     Pear     Apricot     White Wine     Fall     Chill     Vegan     Cinnamon     Clove     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 750-ml bottle Vin du Glacier wine or Essencia (orange Muscat wine)
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
5 whole cloves
2 8-ounce firm but ripe pears, peeled, halved, cored, each half cut into 4 wedges
18 dried Calimyrna figs, quartered
3/4 cup dried apricots, halved
8 dried pear halves, each cut into 3 wedges

Steps:

  • Stir first 5 ingredients in large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add remaining ingredients; simmer until fruit is tender, about 15 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer fruit to bowl. Boil syrup in pan until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 7 minutes. Pour over fruit. Cool. Cover; chill until cold, about 3 hours. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.)

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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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

1 cup dried apricot, each cut into thirds (8 ounces)
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3 slices lemon peel, each 3-inch x 1-inch
1 cinnamon stick, 3-inch long
4 cups unsweetened apple juice (or unsweetened apple cider)
1 cup dried pitted prunes, each cut in half (8 ounces)
1/2 cup dried tart cherry (4 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

OLD-FASHIONED FRUIT COMPOTE



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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

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
1 package (18 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes)
2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) dried blueberries
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 lemon zest strips
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained

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.

SPICED FRUIT COMPOTE WITH RICOTTA CREAM



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This is a lovely hot fruit salad for a winter's meal. Make sure you have the ricotta, otherwise it's too sweet. You can use any type of port or sweet wine I think, I've used part port part marsala and it was fine. Cook time does not include chill time.

Provided by Chickee

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups muscat wine
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
3/4 cup sugar
4 small carambolas, sliced
6 fresh dates, seeded, halved
7 dried figs, halved
3/4 cup dried apricot
2 cinnamon sticks
1 vanilla bean
5 cardamom pods, bruised
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime juice
2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, chopped
200 g low-fat ricotta cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons icing sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon skim milk

Steps:

  • Combine muscat, juices and sugar in a large pan, stir over heat without boiling until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil, simmer, uncovered without stirring for about 15 minutes or until mixture is thickened slightly.
  • Add carambola, dates, dried fruits, cinnamon, split vanilla bean, cardamom and rind to syrup, Simmer uncovered without stirring 10 minutes or until fruit is tender. Cool syrup, cover, refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. DIscard cinnamon sticks, cardamom and vanilla bean, Serve with ricotta cream and crushed pistachios.
  • Ricotta cream-.Beat cheese, icing sugar and cinnamon in small bowl with electric mixer until smooth. Stir in milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 24.6, Carbohydrate 94.7, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 79.3, Protein 3.6

10-MINUTE WINTER FRUIT COMPOTE



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Two simple steps make a deliciously fruity pudding spiced with cinnamon and cloves. It's easy to make in the microwave and counts as one of your 5-a-day

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

500g pack mixed dried fruit
200ml fresh orange juice
half cinnamon stick
6 cloves
6 black peppercorns
0% Greek yogurt or low-fat fromage frais, to serve

Steps:

  • Tip the dried fruit, orange juice and whole spices into a microwaveable bowl. Microwave on High for 4-5 mins, stirring halfway through until the juices become sticky and the fruits are plump.
  • Leave the compote to stand for a minute and serve in bowls with spoonfuls of yogurt or fromage frais.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 85 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 85 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.15 milligram of sodium

SERIOUSLY GOOD SPICED FRUIT COMPOTE



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Serve as it is, or with a dollop of mind-that-waistline mascarpone

Provided by Ruth Watson

Categories     Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bottle (75cl) light, fruity red wine
140g golden caster sugar
2 vanilla pods , split lengthways
1 bay leaf (fresh or dried)
1 cinnamon stick
12-16 black peppercorns
3 large oranges
250g organic dried apricot (or, at least unsulphured)
2 x pkts Merchant Gourmet mi-cuit plums or 400g/14oz Agen prunes
4 tbsp semi-skimmed milk
500g tub low-fat fromage frais
6 tsp golden caster sugar

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients, except the fruits, into a large saucepan and slowly bring to the boil, uncovered. Boil the syrup for 5 minutes then remove the pan from the heat.
  • Top and tail the oranges, then slice off the skin and every scrap of pith, using a small, sharp kitchen knife. Cradle each orange in the palm of your hand, hold it over the saucepan and cut out the segments, letting them drop into the syrup. Squeeze any juice from the debris into the syrup, too, then discard.
  • Add the apricots and plums to the syrup and return the saucepan to a medium heat. Bring to the boil, then simmer the fruits for 10 minutes. Leave to cool, then chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Serve the poached fruits just as they are or as a brûlée: whisk the milk into the fromage frais to loosen it a little, then divide the fruits and enough juice to cover them, among six ovenproof ramekins and spoon on the fromage frais, thickly. Dust with caster sugar and then 'burn' the sugar with a blow-torch. (Or put the ramekins on a heavy baking sheet, place it under a very hot grill and leave for 1-2 minutes until the sugar has caramelised.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 73 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 25 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.11 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose a variety of fruits: Using a mix of fruits, such as apples, pears, apricots, cherries, and cranberries, adds complexity and depth of flavor to your compote.
  • Use a combination of spices: Experiment with different spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger to create a warm and aromatic compote.
  • Sweeten as desired: Adjust the amount of sugar or honey to taste. For a healthier option, consider using a natural sweetener like stevia, maple syrup, or coconut sugar.
  • Simmer gently: Bring the compote to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the fruit is softened and the flavors have melded.
  • Let it cool: Allow the compote to cool completely before serving or storing. This helps the flavors develop and thicken.

Conclusion:

Spiced dried fruit compote is a versatile and delicious treat that can be enjoyed in various ways. Serve it as a topping for oatmeal, yogurt, or ice cream, use it as a filling for baked goods, or simply eat it on its own as a healthy snack. With its vibrant colors, aromatic spices, and natural sweetness, this compote is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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