Dried Fruit Compote with Chevre
Transform your dessert or appetizer table with this elegant Dried Fruit Compote with Chèvre, a dish that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors. Made with a vibrant combination of dried apricots, figs, and raisins simmered in honey-sweetened orange juice with warm cinnamon and vanilla, this compote creates a luscious, caramelized fruit topping. Served over tangy chèvre (goat cheese), it delivers a rich, velvety contrast that will impress every palate. Perfectly finished with a sprinkle of toasted pistachios for crunch, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed with crusty bread, crackers, or as a standalone treat. Ready in just 30 minutes, this elegant dish is an effortless way to elevate any gathering. Whether served warm, chilled, or room temperature, this dried fruit compote with chèvre is sure to steal the spotlight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried apricots
- 1 cup Dried figs
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 1.5 cups Orange juice
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Chèvre (goat cheese)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Toasted pistachios (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Chop the dried apricots and figs into bite-sized pieces and combine with the raisins in a medium saucepan.
Add orange juice, honey, a cinnamon stick, and salt to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Lower the heat and cook uncovered for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has softened and the liquid has reduced into a syrupy consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and discard the cinnamon stick. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the compote to cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm, room temperature, or chilled, depending on your preference.
To serve, spread the chèvre onto a serving plate or individual plates and spoon the dried fruit compote over the top.
Sprinkle with toasted pistachios for added crunch, if desired, and serve with crusty bread, crackers, or enjoy on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.0 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.4 g | 167% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1677 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.0 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 196.6 g | ||
| Protein | 54.3 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 576 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2846 mg | 61% | |
*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.
