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Easy Plum Compote

Make this delicious Plum Compote in just 10 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. The plums break down into a delicious fruit sauce, perfect warm or cold on ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, waffles and more.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 53 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

  • 7 plums
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice or orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cinnamon stick optional

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Wash and halve the plums. Remove and discard the stones, leave the skin on them and cut into quarters.
  2. Add the sugar, water, lemon juice and cinnamon stick to a pot. Heat for a few minutes until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Add the plums and bring to the boil.
  4. 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.
  5. Enjoy warm or allow to cool and store in a jar in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Notes

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  • Storage and freezing
  • Fridge: Keep in a lidded jar in the fridge for up to 10 days.
  • Freezer: Store the completely cooled compote in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to two months.
  • Serving suggestions
  • Compote is really versatile. I love to use it in many ways, including these serving suggestions:
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  • There's no need to peel the plums. Not only is it a fiddly, messy job, but the skins add color, taste and fibre to the compote.
  • The color of your compote will depend on the variety of fruit you use.
  • Try adding in two star anise for another great flavor.
  • The cinnamon stick is optional, but does give a great taste. Substitute for ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon if you don't have a stick.
  • Swap the lemon juice for orange juice for a different flavor.
  • Try with 2 tablespoon maple syrup instead of sugar.
  • Pancakes (try it on my vegan pancakes)
  • Waffles (try my vegan waffles)
  • Cinnamon French Toast
  • Ice cream
  • Yogurt
  • Oatmeal
  • On cheesecake
  • Spread on cake
  • Raspberry Compote
  • Blackberry Compote
  • Mango Compote
  • Pineapple Compote

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: 6Serving

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.