LEMON-FIG COMPOTE

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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

3 small lemons (preferably Meyer), peel and pith removed, segments coarsely chopped, peel very thinly sliced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 green cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole clove
2 tablespoons orange-blossom honey
8 dried Turkish figs, halved
2 teaspoons arrowroot mixed with 2 teaspoons water

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.

JP Lovecchio
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I'm going to try making this compote this weekend. It looks so delicious!


Margie
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.