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.
1teaspoongrated lemon zest (or orange)added in before cooking
1/2teaspoonground cinnamonadded in before cooking
1/2teaspoonground cardamon (white)added in before cooking
1star anise
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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, vegetariansand those who are following dairy-free and gluten-free diets.