Best Melon Compote Recipes

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MELON COMPOTE



Melon Compote image

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Melon     Summer     Vegan     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
a 1-inch piece gingerroot, peeled and grated
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups 3/4-inch watermelon balls (from about a 3-pound piece, seeded)
2 cups 3/4-inch honeydew melon balls (from about a 3-pound piece, seeded)
2 cups 3/4-inch cantaloupe balls (from about a 3-pound piece, seeded)

Steps:

  • In a 1-quart saucepan bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and simmer 2 minutes. Cool syrup and stir in lime juice, gingerroot, cumin, pepper, and salt to taste. In a bowl toss together melon balls and syrup. Chill compote, covered, at least until cold, about 2 hours, and up to 3 days.

MELON, NECTARINE, GRAPE, AND PLUM COMPOTE



Melon, Nectarine, Grape, and Plum Compote image

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Side     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Melon     Nectarine     Plum     Summer     Chill     Vegan     Grape     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 generously

Number Of Ingredients 9

a 4 1/2-pound piece of watermelon, scooped into 3/4-inch balls (about 4 cups)
a 2-pound cantaloupe, scooped into 3/4-inch balls
half a 5-pound honeydew melon, scooped into 3/4-inch (about 3 cups)
2 plums, each cut into 6 wedges
2 nectarines, each cut into 8 wedges
2 cups green seedless grapes
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the watermelon, the cantaloupe, the honeydew, the plums, the nectarines, and the grapes. In a small bowl stir together the sugar, the salt, and the lime juice until the sugar and salt are dissolved, drizzle the syrup over the fruit, and toss the mixture gently until it is combined well. Chill the compote, covered, stirring gently once or twice, overnight.

MELON AND RASPBERRY COMPOTE



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This compote is equally good on beef or served over icecream with a blob of sour cream or whipped cream. from Cooking Light, (sour cream and whipped cream not recommended by Cooking light, of course it adds calories etc.!!!!)

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups cubed, peeled cantaloupe
1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
1/2 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons honey
lime slice (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, toss gently.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Garnish with lime slices, if desired.

MELON AND BERRY COMPOTE



Melon and Berry Compote image

Categories     Sauce     Berry     Fruit     Brunch     Dessert     Side     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Blueberry     Raspberry     Strawberry     Melon     Watermelon     Mint     Summer     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups 1/2-inch cubes watermelon
1 cup diced hulled strawberries
1 cup raspberries
1 cup blueberries
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh mint

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

CANTALOUPE SORBET WITH MELON CONFETTI COMPOTE



Cantaloupe Sorbet with Melon Confetti Compote image

Categories     Blender     Fruit     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Kid-Friendly     Low Sodium     Frozen Dessert     Melon     Cantaloupe     Honeydew     Watermelon     Summer     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, cut into large pieces
1 1/4 cups Essencia or other sweet dessert wine
3/4 cup sugar
1 star anise pod* (optional)
1 cup 1/4-inch-dice peeled seeded watermelon
1 cup 1/4-inch-dice peeled seeded cantaloupe
1 cup 1/4-inch-dice peeled seeded honeydew melon
Fresh mint sprigs
*A brown, star-shaped seed pod available at specialty foods stores.

Steps:

  • Puree cantaloupe in blender. Add 1/2 cup Essencia and 1/2 cup sugar; blend until sugar dissolves. Transfer to ice cream maker; process according to manufacturer's instructions. Freeze in covered container. (Can be made 1 week ahead.)
  • Combine 3/4 cup Essencia, 1/4 cup sugar and star anise in heavy small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 4 minutes. Chill until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)
  • Remove star anise from syrup. Add diced melon to syrup and toss gently. Scoop sorbet into glasses. Spoon compote over. Garnish with mint.

PALUDAH (FRESH MELON AND PEACH COMPOTE)



Paludah (Fresh Melon and Peach Compote) image

Make and share this Paludah (Fresh Melon and Peach Compote) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium persian melon (or 2 small cantaloupes)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium peaches, ripe but still firm, peeled, halved and sliced
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons rose water
ice (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut melon in half and remove seeds and stringy pulp.
  • Using melon baller or small spoon, scoop out as many melon balls as possible.
  • Put melon balls in deep bowl.
  • Pour any juice from shells over melon balls, and discard shells.
  • Toss with salt.
  • Add peaches, sugar, lemon juice and rose water.
  • Toss gently to combine.
  • Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
  • Serve in individual dishes.
  • Top with crushed or shaved ice if desired.

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