Best Compote Of Fruit Recipes

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OLD-FASHIONED FRUIT COMPOTE



Old-Fashioned Fruit Compote image

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

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
1 package (18 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes)
2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) dried blueberries
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 lemon zest strips
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained

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.

SWEET DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water, divided into 2 containers
8 ounces dried apples, pears and apricots
1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
4 ounces sugar, approximately 1/2 cup
1 lemon, zested
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole clove

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups of the water with the dried fruit in a large bowl. Let soak for 1 hour.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 2 cups of water, orange juice, sugar, and lemon zest over medium-high heat. Add the fruit and the soaking liquid to the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cinnamon and clove. Simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has softened and the mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Serve warm or cold.
  • Cook's Note: If using store bought dried fruit, chop the pieces into 1/2-inch chunks and simmer the mixture an additional 15 to 20 minutes.

FRUIT COMPOTE



Fruit Compote image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bag frozen peaches
2 fresh plums, pitted and sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a zip-top bag and toss to combine. Microwave for 2 to 5 minutes, depending on your microwave, until softened and juicy. Serve warm over ice cream or frozen yogurt.

QUICK FRUIT COMPOTE



Quick fruit compote image

our easy and quick fruit compote recipe is full of wonderful flavours and is equally delicious served hot or chilled with your favourite pudding

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Condiment

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4 (easily multiplied)

Number Of Ingredients 5

500g mixed berries (blackcurrants, blueberries, raspberries, redcurrants, strawberries)
50-85g/2-3oz golden caster sugar
1 vanilla pod
1 cinnamon stick
2-3 sprigs of fresh mint or lemon balm

Steps:

  • If using strawberries, hull, halve or quarter to make them a similar size to the other berries. Tip all the fruits into a large pan with 2-3 tbsp water, sugar to taste and your choice of flavourings.
  • Bring to the boil then simmer for 3-5 mins. Don't overcook, or the fruits will not hold their shape. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days, in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

CONTEST-WINNING HOT FRUIT COMPOTE



Contest-Winning Hot Fruit Compote image

"This sweet and colorful fruit compote is perfect with an egg casserole at a holiday brunch. It can bake right alongside the eggs, so everything is conveniently done at the same time," notes Joyce Moynihan in Lakeville, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) sliced pears, drained
1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1 package (20 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes)
1 jar (16 ounces) unsweetened applesauce
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread pie filling over fruit mixture; sprinkle with brown sugar. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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