As the winter season arrives, a warm and comforting dish that combines sweet and savory flavors can be a delightful treat. A winter fruit compote, featuring a medley of seasonal fruits such as apples, pears, cranberries, and oranges, simmered in a sweet syrup, offers a vibrant and flavorful experience. Paired with a selection of cheeses, this compote creates a harmonious balance of flavors, textures, and aromas that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a tangy goat cheese, a nutty brie, or a sharp cheddar, each cheese variety will add its unique personality to the dish, offering a delightful culinary journey.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
WARM WINTER FRUIT COMPOTE
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove cover and simmer an additional 35 minutes or until liquid is reduced to desired consistency. Serve warm with turkey or pork.
- Recipe note: Compote may be made ahead of serving time. Cover and store in refrigerator. Reheat to a simmer for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with sprigs of fresh rosemary, if desired.
WINTER FRUIT COMPOTE
You can make this colorful and easy fruit relish up to a week in advance. It's an outstanding accompaniment to turkey, chicken or pork throughout the holiday season. -Esther Chesney, Carthage, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h25m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice concentrate and vinegar. Cook, covered, on low until cranberries pop and mixture is thickened, 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours., Turn off heat; stir in apricots, raisins and walnuts. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
WINTER FRUIT COMPOTE
Very versatile fruit dish that's easy to prepare. My favourite dried fruits to use are raisins and dried apricots.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Sauces
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large saucepan, combine sugar, water and ginger; bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add dried fruit and bring back to a boil; immediately reduce heat to low simmer.
- Cook, uncovered, until fruit is not quite tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add cranberries and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop.
- Stir in orange and apple.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool down.
- For dessert, serve warm over ice cream, or at room temperature over a plain cake, such as angel food cake or pound cake.
- Can also be served with yogurt; makes a particularly nice breakfast.
10-MINUTE WINTER FRUIT COMPOTE
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
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
WINTER FRUIT COMPOTE
Make and share this Winter Fruit Compote recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine juice and brown sugar in a microwavable bowl.
- Stir in dried fruits.
- Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes or until fruit is plump.
- Stir at least once half way through cooking time.
- Stir in remaining ingredients and let cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.6, Fat 0.2, Sodium 8.2, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 12.9, Protein 1.3
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.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, seasonal fruits for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a variety of fruits to create a compote with different flavors and colors.
- Simmer the fruits in a mixture of sugar, water, and spices until they are softened and the liquid has thickened.
- Serve the compote warm or cold, with yogurt, pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
- For a more complex flavor, add a splash of liqueur or wine to the compote.
- Store the compote in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Winter fruit compote is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great way to use up seasonal fruits and can be made with a variety of different ingredients. Whether you serve it warm or cold, with yogurt or ice cream, winter fruit compote is sure to be a hit. So next time you have a craving for something sweet and satisfying, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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