5 from 34 votes
Easy Plum Compote
This Easy Plum Compote simmers plums with sugar, lemon juice, and optional cinnamon to create a thickened fruit topping. The plums are quartered with skins on, providing a balance of sweet and slightly tart flavors as the fruit softens but retains some shape. The result is a versatile compote that can be served warm or chilled with desserts or breakfast dishes.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
53 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
French, American
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.
Cup of Yum
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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53
% 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.