Fruit Compote Recipe
A simple Fruit Compote Recipe is a great way to make delicious fruit sauces. These can be drizzled through porridge, over pancakes and granola. Stir them through yoghurts or top chia pudding or overnight oats. Feel a little adventurous? Add star anise or a cinnamon stick for a little spiciness.
Servings: 1
Equipment
- saucepan
- spatulas
Ingredients
- 14 ounces fruit
- 2 tablespoon orange juice
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
Optional Flavour additions
- 1 teaspoon vanilla added in before cooking
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (or orange) added in before cooking
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon added in before cooking
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamon (white) added in before cooking
- 1 star anise
Instructions
- Clean the fruit of leaves, stalks and any stones. Give them a quick rinse in water and drain any excess away.
- Place the fruit in a saucepan with the orange juice and any other optional additions. Starting on medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and continue cooking for 10 minutes, breaking the fruit up with a wooden spoon until it reaches a consistency you like.
- Remove from heat, taste the mixture for sweetness and add maple syrup to taste. You may not need any sweetener if the fruit is particularly sweet.
- Leave the compote to cool, then decant it into a sterilised jar for storing. Store for a week in a refrigerator or for up to one month in the freezer.
Notes
The nutritional information is computer generated and intended as a guideline only.
This recipe is suitable for vegans, vegetarians and those who are following dairy-free and gluten-free diets.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1pot | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 80g | Vitamin A: 1499IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg