Melon and Raspberry Compote
Brighten up your dessert game with this refreshing Melon and Raspberry Compote, a fruit-forward treat that’s as flavorful as it is visually stunning. This easy recipe features the luscious sweetness of cantaloupe and honeydew melons paired with the tart burst of fresh raspberries, all brought together in a delicate homemade syrup infused with vanilla and a hint of lemon. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a quick and elegant dish perfect for summer gatherings or as a light, healthy dessert option. Serve it chilled and garnish with fresh mint for an added pop of color and flavor. Whether enjoyed on its own or as a topping for yogurt, ice cream, or pound cake, this vibrant compote is a celebration of seasonal fruits and simple sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized cantaloupe melon
- 0.5 medium-sized honeydew melon
- 1 cup raspberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 sprigs fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and seed the cantaloupe and honeydew melons. Cut the flesh into small, bite-sized cubes and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, lemon juice, water, and vanilla extract. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is fully dissolved. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Add the raspberries to the saucepan and gently stir to coat them in the sugar mixture. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, being careful not to overcook the raspberries to maintain their shape.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the raspberry syrup mixture to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melon cubes with the slightly cooled raspberry syrup. Gently toss so the melon is evenly coated without breaking up the raspberries.
Transfer the compote to a serving dish or individual bowls. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Serve immediately for a chilled treat, or refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
862 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.9 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 327 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.0 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 178.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 5321 mg | 113% | |
*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.
