Easy Plum Compote
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
53 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Easy Plum Compote
Description
The preparation involves washing and halving plums to remove stones while leaving the skins intact, preserving color, taste, and dietary fiber. Sugar, water, lemon juice, and an optional cinnamon stick form a syrup base, warmed to dissolve the sugar before adding the plums. The mixture is brought to a boil then simmered for 7 to 10 minutes until the fruit begins to break down and the liquid thickens slightly upon cooling.
The compote’s texture maintains some firmness in the plum quarters, offering a balance between softness and structure. The optional cinnamon adds warm spice notes, enhancing the fruit’s natural flavor. It can be served warm, or cooled and stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Freezing is also possible for longer storage.
Serving suggestions include topping pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, or as a cake spread, highlighting the compote’s versatility. Flavor variations can be achieved by substituting orange juice for lemon or adding additional spices like star anise. The compote requires no peeling, simplifying preparation while maximizing flavor depth.
Ingredients
- 7 plum
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice or orange juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cinnamon stick optional
Instructions
- Wash and halve the plums. Remove and discard the stones, leave the skin on them and cut into quarters.
- Add the sugar, water, lemon juice and cinnamon stick to a pot. Heat for a few minutes until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the plums and bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-10 minutes or until the fruit begins to break down. The syrup will thicken slightly as it cools.
- Enjoy warm or allow to cool and store in a jar in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Notes
- Store compote in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 10 days for freshness.
- Freeze cooled compote in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to two months.
- Use compote as a topping for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, or as a spread on cakes.
- Keeping the plum skins adds color, texture, and flavor while saving prep time.
- Optional flavor additions include cinnamon stick, star anise, or substituting orange juice for lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 53kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 266IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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