Dried and Fresh Fruit Compote
Sweeten your table with a luscious Dried and Fresh Fruit Compote, a vibrant dessert or breakfast accompaniment brimming with natural flavors. This recipe blends tender dried apricots, figs, and raisins with fresh, juicy apples and pears, all simmered in a fragrant bath of orange juice, honey, and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Infused with a touch of vanilla and a bright splash of lemon juice, this compote strikes a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's versatile enough to serve warm over Greek yogurt, chilled alongside pound cake, or simply on its own for a light, guilt-free treat. Bursting with wholesome fruits and aromatic spices, this easy-to-make dish is a perfect addition to any meal or holiday spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried apricots
- 1 cup Dried figs
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 2 large Fresh apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 large Fresh pears (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 cups Orange juice
- 1 cup Water
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Begin by preparing your dried fruits. Chop the dried apricots and figs into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
In a medium saucepan, combine the dried apricots, dried figs, raisins, orange juice, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the peeled, cored, and diced apples and pears to the saucepan.
Stir in the honey, cinnamon stick, and ground nutmeg.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dried fruits are plump and the fresh fruits are tender but not mushy.
Remove from the heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.
Allow the compote to cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
309 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 890 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
