Dried Fruit Compote
Bursting with warm, spiced flavors and natural sweetness, this Dried Fruit Compote is a comforting and versatile recipe that elevates simple ingredients into a show-stopping dish. Featuring a medley of dried apricots, figs, cherries, and raisins simmered with apple juice, honey, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this compote is both indulgent and wholesome. The recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a quick yet impressive accompaniment to yogurt, pancakes, or ice cream, or a delightful treat all on its own. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or even gifting, this fruit compote is a crowd-pleaser that celebrates the cozy essence of slow-simmered flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried apricots
- 1 cup Dried figs
- 0.5 cup Dried cherries
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 2 cups Apple juice (or orange juice)
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Chop the dried apricots and figs into bite-sized pieces. Leave the dried cherries and raisins whole.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the dried apricots, figs, cherries, raisins, apple juice, and water.
Add the cinnamon stick, ground nutmeg, and lemon zest to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the dried fruits are plump and tender.
Stir in the honey and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.
Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
Allow the compote to cool slightly before serving warm, or let it cool to room temperature for serving later.
Serve the compote with yogurt, pancakes, waffles, or ice cream, or enjoy it on its own as a sweet and spiced treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 60 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 265.4 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 215.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 2365 mg | 50% | |
*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.
