Polish Twelve Fruit Compote
Celebrate the festive flavors of tradition with this Polish Twelve Fruit Compote, a stunning medley of dried and fresh fruits simmered with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. This aromatic holiday staple combines the sweetness of dried apricots, prunes, and figs with the tang of fresh cranberries and citrusy notes from orange and lemon. Gently simmered in water and sweetened with honey (or sugar for a vegan twist), this fruit compote achieves a rich, spiced broth perfect for cozy gatherings. Serve it warm or chilled as a dessert, side dish, or even a topping for yogurt or pancakes. Easy to prepare and bursting with natural flavors, this dish is an excellent way to honor the season with a touch of Polish tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried apples
- 1 cup Dried pears
- 1 cup Dried apricots
- 1 cup Dried prunes
- 1 cup Dried figs
- 0.5 cup Dried raisins
- 2 whole Fresh apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 whole Fresh pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 0.5 cup Fresh cranberries
- 1 whole Orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 whole Lemon, juiced
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 5 pieces Whole cloves
- 1 piece Star anise
- 0.25 cup Honey (or sugar for a vegan option)
- 6 cups Water
Instructions
In a large pot, combine all the dried fruits (apples, pears, apricots, prunes, figs, and raisins).
Pour in the water, making sure the dried fruits are fully submerged, and let them soak for 30 minutes to rehydrate.
After soaking, add the fresh fruits (apples, pears, cranberries, and orange segments) to the pot.
Stir in the lemon juice, honey (or sugar), and add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 30-40 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Taste the compote and adjust the sweetness with additional honey or sugar, if needed.
Once the fruit is tender and the flavors are well combined, remove the pot from the heat and allow the compote to cool slightly.
Discard the cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise before serving.
Serve the compote warm or chilled in individual bowls. It can also be served as a side dish or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 336 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 544.8 g | 198% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 66.7 g | 238% | |
| Total Sugars | 415.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.1 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 499 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 4748 mg | 101% | |
*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.
