Hot Fruit Compote
Delight in the cozy warmth of this Hot Fruit Compote, a comforting medley of tender apples, juicy pears, tangy cranberries, and sweet pineapple chunks simmered to perfection in a fragrant blend of orange juice, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This easy-to-make recipe shines with its balance of natural sweetness and citrusy zest, enhanced by a dash of vanilla and the richness of melted butter. Ready in just 45 minutes, this versatile dish can be savored on its own or used as a luscious topping for pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or even ice cream. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a holiday side, this spiced fruit compote is a heartwarming treat that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium, peeled, cored, and chopped apples
- 2 medium, peeled, cored, and chopped pears
- 1 cup, drained canned pineapple chunks
- 1 cup frozen cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 0.25 cup, packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter
Instructions
Prepare the apples and pears by peeling, coring, and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it foams slightly.
Add the apples, pears, and cranberries to the saucepan and stir for 2-3 minutes to lightly soften them.
Pour in the orange juice and stir in the brown sugar, honey, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the pineapple chunks during the final 5 minutes of cooking to warm them through.
Remove the compote from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding a small drizzle of honey or a pinch more brown sugar.
Serve hot, on its own, or as a topping over pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.5 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 180 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 257.7 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.8 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 198.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1743 mg | 37% | |
*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.
