Fruit compote consists of fruit, sugar and water and is cooked. When you cook down compote, you get a syrupy fruit mixture where the fruit releases a lot of juice but still retains its shape.
The word compote comes from French and means “mixture”. It's basically a sweet, chunky fruit sauce made from whole or chopped fruits and sugar. Fruit compote is a delicious way to enjoy summer fruits for longer. It's incredibly quick and easy to make and can be used and served in many different ways. Learn how to make fruit compote from any fruit.
Cooking compote: What ingredients do you need?
As I said, the ingredients are simple. All you need is fruits and sugar. You can make a compote from one fruit or from several fruits. For a fruit compote, you can use a naturally sweet fruit such as blueberries or strawberries. The amount of sugar you need ultimately depends on the type of fruit you use and your personal preferences. My mother used to use 4 spoonfuls of sugar for a mason jar and her compote was always delicious!
Notes:
Which fruit:You can have fresh, frozen or driedUse fruit. The compote can be made from fresh seasonal fruit and is suitable from breakfast to dessert. It works with almost all fruits, but citrus fruits are not suitable. If you are canning dried fruit, you will need to cook for 2 minutes longer. Frozen fruit is a good option if you're short on time because you don't have to prepare the fruit. For your fruit compote, choose from apples, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, peaches, mixed berries and more, depending on the season! If using stone fruit, remove the seeds and cut the fruit into pieces.
Which sweetener:Add any sweetener you like to flavor your compote, including white sugar, brown sugar, honey, agave juice, orange juice, or a touch of lime.
Spices:You can add even more flavor to your compote with spices, herbs and other ingredients. You can add cinnamon or pumpkin spice, finely chopped basil or mint, grated ginger, and orange or lemon peel. Simply stir these into the fruit mixture while cooking. Cinnamon and nutmeg are good for apple compote, ginger or lemon for blueberry compote, etc.
Tips for preserving fruit compote
- Rinse the fruit and remove the seeds (if any).
- Then place the fruit in a pot.
- Add the sugar and cook over medium heat for about 6 minutes (add two more minutes if using frozen fruit). The fruits become softer and release a lot of juice.
- When the compote is the desired thickness, remove it from the heat and let it cool completely or you can serve it immediately. After cooling, your compote will become even thicker. Enjoy it with ice cream, waffles or yogurt. If necessary, add more sugar
Recipe for fruit compote made from mixed seasonal fruits
A simple recipe for making compote from seasonal fruits. You can use your favorite fruits and prepare a great fruit mix for family and friends to enjoy for breakfast or as a dessert at any time.
Ingredients:
- 800 g mixed fresh fruit, e.g. B. Orchard fruit, stone fruit, berries, grapes (depending on the season)
- 100 ml water
- Powdered sugar, to taste (optional)
Method of preparation:
- Cutall fruitsinto pieces (no smaller than a strawberry), peel and core as necessary, removing any seeds. Leave berries and grapes whole.
- Place the fruit and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to the boil, then cover and cook until the fruit is soft and the liquid has reduced, stirring occasionally - you want to end up with a fairly thick consistency.
- If you find that your compote is not sweet enough, add a little sugar if necessary.
- Cover and let cool slightly. Enjoy warm, room temperature or chilled.
Storing fruit compote
How long does fruit compote last? Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. You can reheat your compote for later use. You can also freeze compote in the freezer for longer periods. To do this, use airtight, glass containers.
How to thicken your compote
If you want to achieve a thicker consistency, you can simply dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 1.5 tablespoons of cold water and add it to the compote while cooking. You can also do this after cooking. Do this: Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. You can also add dried fruits to the compote mixture to thicken it.
What you can serve with compote
There are a variety of dishes you can serve with compote including French toast, pancakes, fruity desserts, yogurt parfaits, cheesecake topping, and your morning oatmeal!
Here you will find many ideas for what you can serve with fresh compote:
- pancake
- Waffles
- Banana oat pancakes
- Pork tenderloin medallions
- Cheesecake
- Chocolate cake
- Banana split
