Warm pear compote is a classic dessert that is both comforting and delicious. It can be enjoyed on its own or served with ice cream, yogurt, or pound cake. The key to a great pear compote is to use ripe, flavorful pears and to simmer them in a flavorful liquid until they are tender and juicy. There are many different ways to make warm pear compote, so you can easily find a recipe that suits your taste. Whether you prefer a simple compote made with just pears and sugar or a more complex compote that includes spices, wine, or other fruits, you are sure to find a recipe that you will love.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
WARM PEAR COMPOTE
Fine for topping ice cream, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, bread pudding, plain cake or waffles/pancakes.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel and core the pears and cut into eighths; set aside.
- In a medium-size saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon or allspice. Stir in the juice or fruit nectar and mix well. Place the pan on medium-high heat and cook the sauce, stirring, until the mixture is smooth. Add the pears and bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 15 - 20 minutes or until the pears are just tender, almost translucent, and the syrup is thick. Stir in the rum and butter and heat a few minutes longer.
PEAR COMPOTE
This super easy Spiced Pear Compote made with Cinnamon, Ginger and no processed sugar is a delicious and healthy Winter sauce to enjoy over pancakes, oatmeal, yogurt, cakes, desserts - or simply on its own!
Provided by A Baking Journey
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel, core and cut the pears into small cubes.
- Place the pear chunks in a small saucepan with the water, maple syrup, lemon juice, ground cinnamon and ginger. Stir to combine then turn on medium low heat.
- Cook for 15 to 20 minutes (see note 1), occasionally stirring, or until the pear chunks are very soft.
- Remove from the heat then blend until smooth with an immersion blender. Alternatively, roughly mash the pear chunks with a fork or masher for a chunky compote (see note 2).
- Serve warm, or leave to cool down at room temperature before transferring into a jar or sealed container. Keep in the fridge until ready to use or for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 2 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HOT FRUIT COMPOTE
Perfect for cold weather! An excellent brunch dish or side for waffles, pancakes, scones, or shortbread. Also great served warm over vanilla ice cream! For best results, use canned fruits that do not have corn syrup or other sweeteners added. Add up to 1/2 cup more brown sugar for a sweeter dish. Virgin coconut oil can be used in place of the butter.
Provided by METG
Categories Desserts Crisps and Crumbles Recipes Pear Crisps and Crumbles Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Pour pears, peaches, and cherries with their liquids into the prepared baking dish; stir. Stir oats and 1/4 cup brown sugar together in a bowl; sprinkle over the fruit mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar over the oat layer. Sprinkle cinnamon over the brown sugar. Arrange butter pieces evenly over the top.
- Bake until hot, bubbly, and slightly brown at edges, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 30.9 mg, Sugar 30.9 g
PEAR COMPOTE
"I'm always looking for new ways to use fresh pears, and this recipe from my sister was a hit," shares Eileen Bishop of Vale, Oregon. Serve the pears for dessert , over oatmeal or alongside ham or chicken.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place aniseed on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Add spice bag. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes. Discard spice bag. , Add the pears, apricots, raisins and cherries to sugar syrup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until pears are tender. Stir in lemon juice. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
WARM PEAR COMPOTE
This compote is delicious served with both pear ice cream and pear sorbet.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut pears into 1-inch cubes. Melt butter in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add pears and saute until they start to brown. Add sugar and cinnamon and cook 5 minutes more, stirring often.
- From a measuring cup (never the bottle), pour brandy over pears. Ignite with a match and cook until flames die down.
- Place a school of Pear Ice Cream and Pear Sorbet in each of 4 bowls. Divide warm compote among bowls and serve.
PEAR COMPOTE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Bring 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1/2 split vanilla bean, 1 star anise pod and a pinch each of salt and pepper to a simmer; cook until reduced by half, 4 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 chopped peeled pears and 3 tablespoons water; simmer 8 more minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon chopped thyme, increase the heat and simmer until syrupy, 1 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
APPLE-PEAR COMPOTE
Apples and pears are almost always popular, so this warm, comforting dessert recipe is great for potlucks or other get-togethers. I also like to add raisins or chopped nuts to the compote, and for a more adult flavor I add 1/3 cup brandy or rum.-Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 3h35m
Yield 8 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Stir in 2 tablespoons orange juice. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until fruit is tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining orange juice until smooth; gradually stir into fruit mixture. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened. If desired, top with whipped cream and pecans., Freeze option: Freeze cooled compote in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little orange juice if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
PEAR PORT COMPOTE
Make and share this Pear Port Compote recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Pears
Time 1h5m
Yield 5 pints
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the raisins, apricots, juices and rinds of lemon and orange, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
- Mix well, add pears and bring to a boil.
- Boil gently, covered for 30 min-stir occasionally.
- Uncover mixture and boil until thick, around 15 min-stirring frequently.
- Stir in almonds and port wine, and stir/boil another 5 min.
- Ladle into clean hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
- Seal and process 20 minutes in a boiling water bath at altitudes up to 1000 feet.
Tips:
- To ensure the best flavor, choose ripe, flavorful pears.
- For a more intense flavor, use a variety of pears, such as Anjou, Bosc, and Bartlett.
- If you don't have any port wine, you can substitute red wine or apple cider.
- To make the dish more decadent, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top.
- If you're watching your weight, you can omit the butter and sugar from the recipe.
Conclusion:
Warm pear compote is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed on its own or served with a variety of accompaniments. It's perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. With its sweet and tangy flavor, warm pear compote is sure to please everyone at the table.
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