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Easy Vanilla Pineapple Compote

Make this zesty sweet pineapple compote in just 15 minutes. It's great on waffles, pancakes, cheesecake, yogurt, porridge and more!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pineapple chunks peeled, cored and cut into chunks (or 300g/ 1 pineapple)
  • ¾ cup (100g) light brown sugar lightly packed
  • ½ cup (115ml) pineapple juice (or water)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum optional
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. Add the sugar, pineapple juice or water and lime juice to a saucepan and bring to a boil over a medium/low heat.
  2. Reduce the heat, add the pineapple chunks and simmer for 15 minutes to reduce slightly. 
  3. Dissolve the cornflour/cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water and stir it in. Return to the stove and heat for 1 minute. 
  4. Stir in the vanilla and rum (if using). Allow to cool (it will thicken further as it cools). 

Nutrition Information

Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 126mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 55IU (1%) Vitamin C 44.9mg (50%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 126mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 55IU 1%
Vitamin C 44.9mg 50%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.