Use this recipe when making our Saffron Cakes with Lemon-Fig Compote.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chopped lemon segments in a bowl; squeeze juice from membranes into bowl. Set aside. Put lemon peel into a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil, then drain and repeat.
- Bring sugar, spices, honey, lemon segments and juice, lemon peel, and 1 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to low; simmer 20 minutes.
- Add figs. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir in arrowroot; cook 2 minutes. Let cool. Remove cardamom and cinnamon.
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JP Lovecchio
[email protected]I'm going to try making this compote this weekend. It looks so delicious!
Margie
[email protected]This compote is a great way to use up fresh figs. It's also a delicious and versatile condiment. I've used it on pancakes, waffles, yogurt, and even ice cream.
Mort Jett
[email protected]This compote is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love the way the lemon and figs complement each other. I've been eating it for breakfast on toast, and it's the perfect way to start my day.
Taimoor Khalid
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of figs, but I really enjoyed this compote. The lemon flavor really brightened up the figs, and the compote was the perfect consistency. I'll definitely be making this again.
Suleman Shah
[email protected]This compote is amazing! I made it for a brunch party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor, and it was the perfect accompaniment to the waffles and pancakes.
Lina pulega
[email protected]I've made this compote twice now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up fresh figs. I love the bright citrus flavor of the lemon, and the figs add a lovely sweetness and texture.
Ogundiran Kaosarat
[email protected]This lemon fig compote was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the lemon and figs were perfectly balanced, and the compote had a lovely thick consistency. I served it over yogurt and granola for breakfast, and it was the perfect way to start my day.