Discover the delightful world of Swedish fruit compote, a traditional dessert that captures the essence of Scandinavian cuisine. With its vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and versatile applications, this delectable dish offers a true culinary journey. Join us as we embark on an exploration of the best recipes for Swedish fruit compote, a treat that promises to add sweetness and charm to any occasion.
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STRAWBERRY COMPOTE
This simple strawberry compote has the consistency of a chunky fruit syrup and will liven up yogurt, oatmeal, scones, and ice cream. It also makes the most delicious topping for crepes! The touch of balsamic gives it a pop of acidity and a deeper flavor. Feel free to mash the berries with a fork or potato masher for a smoother consistency. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Provided by France C
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine chopped strawberries, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and salt in a saucepan; stir to coat evenly. Let sit until berries have released their juices, about 10 minutes.
- Bring to a light boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until strawberries are soft and compote has thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly; serve warm or cool. Compote will thicken further as it cools.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 18.7 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
FRUIT KOMPOT
A great way to use up overripe fruit, this invigorating Eastern European beverage is a little like a grown-up fruit punch. Peaches, nectarines, and plums are perfect but any combination of soft, fragrant fruit will work. Kompot is great as is, but you can spike it, too: Just add a splash of vodka or gin to the pitcher, or top off glasses with Champagne.
Provided by Lauryn Tyrell
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes
Time 4h45m
Yield Makes 1 1/2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large heavy pot combine stone fruit, berries, sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Mash with a spoon or potato masher and let stand 10 minutes to release juices.
- Add 8 cups water to pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes. Skim foam from surface. Remove from heat; let cool completely.
- Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours. Strain through a sieve and add fresh lemon juice to taste, up to 3 tablespoons.
- Serve over ice with more chopped fruit, if desired. Kompot can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week.
SWEDISH WAFFLES WITH BERRY COMPOTE
These waffles are a weekend favorite with Gavin Kaysen's family-the recipe comes from his wife Linda's family in Sweden-and we're sure yours will love them, too. Topped with a fresh berry compote, they're a great way to start a day of lounging in your PJs.
Provided by Gavin Kaysen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Berry compote: In a small saucepan, combine berries, sugar, and lemon juice. Gently heat until sugar is dissolved. Crush about half of the berries with a wooden spoon; allow the rest to soften but maintain their shape, 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Waffles: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the ingredients and pour in the milk and vanilla; whisk thoroughly. Then whisk in warm (not hot) melted butter until fully incorporated. The batter should be thin.
- Heat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions. Brush waffle iron on both sides with some of the remaining melted butter. Ladle enough batter to evenly cover the lower plate. Close the lid and cook until the waffles are brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Repeat in batches with remaining batter; make 6-7 waffles.
- Assembly: Place waffles on a serving platter, spoon berries on top, and serve.
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.
RUSSIAN FRUIT COMPOTE
Make and share this Russian Fruit Compote recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KittyKitty
Categories Dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the currants, raspberies and sugar in a pan with 2/3 cup water. Cover the pan and cook gently over low heat for 12-15 minutes, until the fruit is soft.
- Blend the arrowroot with a little water in a bowl and stir into the fruit. Bring back to a boil, stirring until thickened.
- Remove from the heat and cool slightly, then gently stir in the blacberry liqueur.
- Pour into 4 serving bowls and leave until cold, then chill. Serve topped wth spoonfuls of plain yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8, Fat 0.4, Sodium 1, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 18.4, Protein 1.3
COMPOTE OF FRUIT
"This different and refreshing combination of fruits is a welcome side dish my husband, Jim, and I enjoy with breakfast or lunch," says Genise Krause from Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. "The light dressing lets the goodness of the fruit come through."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, grapefruit and apple. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in lime juice and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over fruit and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWEDISH FRUIT SOUP
Our children expect me to make this sweet soup for the holidays. It's a delicious dessert served with pound cake and whipped cream...or offer it as a fruit compote for brunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; let stand for 10 minutes. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 15 minutes or until thickened and clear. Remove from the heat; discard lemon slices and cloves. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MIDSUMMER SWEDISH STRAWBERRY COMPOTE - JORDGUBBSKRäM
Midsummer would not be Midsummer without strawberries, and this is a simple Swedish recipe to make, to celebrate Midsummer, wherever you may be! In Scandinavia, the summer solstice is a magical time. The lavender twilight lasts until 11 p.m. and the day breaks again at about 2 a.m.; above the Arctic Circle, the sun doesn't sink below the horizon for weeks. This year, 2007, Midsummer Eve, the beginning of the three day official holiday, falls on June 25. Throughout Scandinavia, families and friends gather to decorate the maypole with birch leaves and wildflowers, make flower crowns for women and girls, dance around the maypole, sing summer songs and feast on pickled herring, new potatoes, and aquavit. In addition, many families have their own special foods that they traditionally serve as the Midsummer meal. These are usually dishes that can be prepared ahead of time and easily served outdoors.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Dessert
Time 8m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Clean and hull strawberries. Cut large ones into bite-sized pieces or slice.
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries and sugar. Mix a little of the water into the arrowroot (cornflour/starch) to create a thin paste. Add this mixture into saucepan. Add remaining water, and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring carefully & then take off the heat immediately.
- Pour the strawberries into a serving bowl, sprinkle with a little more sugar, and let them stand.
- Serve warm or cold with cream, milk or sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2, Fat 0.3, Sodium 5, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 30.2, Protein 0.7
CHERRY COMPOTE
Because fresh fruit was once scarce in Sweden during the winter, compotes stewed from dried fruits (mixed with a little alcohol to take the nip off the cold) are traditional at Christmas julbord. Here, dried cherries simmered with red wine and Port are subtly spiced with cinnamon and black pepper. This pairs well with cheese. Also wonderful over ice cream or cake. Compote can be made 2 days ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before using. Taken from Epicurious.com and posted for ZWT.
Provided by alligirl
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 1 2/3 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring cherries, Port, wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, pepper, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat.
- Stir together cornstarch and vinegar until smooth, then stir into boiling liquid. Boil 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and cover, then let stand 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.8, Sodium 3.7, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 14.8, Protein 0.1
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.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful fruits. This will ensure that your compote is packed with flavor. If you're using frozen fruit, thaw it completely before using.
- Use a variety of fruits. This will give your compote a complex and interesting flavor profile. Some good combinations include apples and pears, berries and peaches, or plums and apricots.
- Add some spices. Spices can help to enhance the flavor of the fruit and create a more complex compote. Some good options include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Sweeten the compote to taste. You can use sugar, honey, or maple syrup. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
- Cook the compote until it reaches your desired consistency. If you want a thick compote, cook it for longer. If you want a thinner compote, cook it for less time.
- Let the compote cool before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
Conclusion:
Swedish fruit compote is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served as a dessert, a breakfast topping, or a snack. It can also be used as a filling for pastries or cakes. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, Swedish fruit compote is sure to please everyone at your table.
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