Winter Fruit Compote
Cozy up this winter with a warm and aromatic Winter Fruit Compote, a delightful blend of dried apricots, figs, cranberries, and golden raisins simmered to perfection alongside fresh apples and pears. Infused with the comforting flavors of cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and a hint of orange zest, this gently sweetened compote is simmered in freshly squeezed orange juice and honey for a naturally rich taste. Perfect as a breakfast topping for oatmeal or yogurt, a side dish for holiday meals, or even a sophisticated dessert paired with whipped cream, this easy-to-make recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and can be served warm or chilled. Add a sprinkle of chopped pistachios or almonds for an extra layer of crunch and flavor. Embrace the season with this versatile, naturally sweet, and fruit-filled treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1 cup dried figs
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup golden raisins
- 1 fresh apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 fresh pear (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1.5 cups orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 star anise
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon zest from an orange
- 0.25 cup optional chopped nuts (e.g., pistachios or almonds)
Instructions
In a medium pot, add the dried apricots, dried figs, dried cranberries, and golden raisins.
Add the diced apple and pear to the pot.
Pour in the orange juice and water, then add the honey, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, star anise, and orange zest.
Set the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Lower the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dried fruits have plumped and the fresh fruits are tender.
Remove the cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise with a slotted spoon or tongs.
Stir in the vanilla extract and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.
Allow the compote to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with chopped nuts for added texture.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1513 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.0 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 344.0 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.6 g | 127% | |
| Total Sugars | 268.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 3195 mg | 68% | |
*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.
