Best 10 Apple And Dried Fruit Compote Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful journey into the world of apple and dried fruit compotes, where sweet apples and an array of delectable dried fruits come together to create a symphony of flavors. Savor the classic Apple and Dried Apricot Compote, where tender apples and plump apricots unite in a harmonious blend. Discover the vibrant Apple and Mixed Dried Fruit Compote, where apples dance alongside a medley of raisins, cranberries, and golden sultanas. Embark on a tropical adventure with the Apple and Pineapple Compote, where the tangy sweetness of pineapple complements the crisp apples. And for a unique twist, explore the Apple and Dried Cherry Compote, a delightful combination of tart cherries and juicy apples. Each recipe promises an explosion of flavors and textures that will elevate your breakfast, yogurt, or dessert to new heights. So don your apron and embark on this culinary adventure, where apples and dried fruits harmonize to create extraordinary compotes.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE WITH FRESH APPLE AND PEAR



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This compote, which I like to add to my morning yogurt, does not involve wine, though you could add some red or white wine for flavor if you wanted to. The sweetness will vary with the type of fruit used. If you use dried sour cherries, don't use too many, because they will give the compote too strong a sour cherry flavor. Sweet fruit, like dried apples, pears and raisins, will result in a compote with a brighter taste. Apricots are great too, contributing another rich taste layer. I add fresh apple and pear for their texture, which remains somewhat crunchy even after they simmer.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 10m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons mild honey, such as clover (more to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cinnamon stick
2 strips orange zest
1 strip lemon zest
1 firm but ripe pear, peeled, cored and diced (optional)
1 apple, preferably a slightly tart variety like Pink Lady, peeled, cored and diced (optional)
Whipped cream or plain yogurt for serving, if desired

Steps:

  • Cut large pieces of dried fruit into smaller pieces.
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Turn off heat and allow fruit to steep for another 30 minutes or longer. Remove cinnamon stick and orange and lemon zest. Serve topped with whipped cream or yogurt if desired, or stir into your morning yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 27, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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This dried fruit compote recipe is the perfect ending to a filling Passover Seder feast. It also works well for a Shabbat dessert or Tu B'Shvat treat.

Provided by Giora Shimoni

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup dried plums (or prunes, pitted)
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup sugar
1 strip of lemon rind
2 whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice
Garnish: walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a medium saucepan, add the dried pitted prunes, dried apricots, and golden raisins. Add enough water to just cover the fruit. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the sugar, lemon peel, whole cloves, and ground allspice. Stir until the sugar dissolves, adding a little water if the mixture seems dry.
  • Continue to simmer gently, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until the fruit has softened, and the syrup is thick.
  • Remove lemon peel and cloves, and discard.
  • Chill several hours before serving, garnished with chopped walnuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 41 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

OLD-FASHIONED FRUIT COMPOTE



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A perfect partner for your Christmas goose, this warm and fruity side dish can simmer while you prepare the rest of your menu, or make it a day ahead and reheat before serving. -Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
1 package (18 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes)
2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) dried blueberries
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 lemon zest strips
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, peaches and oranges, reserving the juices; set drained fruit aside. In a Dutch oven, combine fruit juice, dried fruits, lemon zest strips and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until dried fruit is tender, about 30 minutes. Add reserved canned fruit and cherries; heat just until warmed through. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

APPLE-PEAR COMPOTE



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Apples and pears are almost always popular, so this warm, comforting dessert recipe is great for potlucks or other get-togethers. I also like to add raisins or chopped nuts to the compote, and for a more adult flavor I add 1/3 cup brandy or rum.-Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h35m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 medium apples, peeled and chopped
3 medium pears, chopped
1 medium orange, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
5 tablespoons orange juice, divided
4 teaspoons cornstarch
Sweetened whipped cream and toasted chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Stir in 2 tablespoons orange juice. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until fruit is tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining orange juice until smooth; gradually stir into fruit mixture. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened. If desired, top with whipped cream and pecans., Freeze option: Freeze cooled compote in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little orange juice if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SWEET DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water, divided into 2 containers
8 ounces dried apples, pears and apricots
1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
4 ounces sugar, approximately 1/2 cup
1 lemon, zested
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole clove

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups of the water with the dried fruit in a large bowl. Let soak for 1 hour.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 2 cups of water, orange juice, sugar, and lemon zest over medium-high heat. Add the fruit and the soaking liquid to the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cinnamon and clove. Simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has softened and the mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Serve warm or cold.
  • Cook's Note: If using store bought dried fruit, chop the pieces into 1/2-inch chunks and simmer the mixture an additional 15 to 20 minutes.

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup chopped dried apples
1/3 cup chopped dried pears
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup dried cranberries or cherries
2/3 cup dried apricots
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 cup water
Serving suggestion: ice cream.

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine all of the dried fruit and add enough hot water to cover by an inch. Soak for 20 minutes. Drain the mixture.
  • In a saucepan combine the fruit with the sugar, the lemon and orange zests, the lemon juice, and the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer the mixture for 10 to 20 minutes, or until the fruit is tender. Remove the pan from the heat and let the compote cool. The compote will keep for a week if covered and chilled. Serve the compote at room temperature with ice cream.

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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A healthy fruit compote with fat-free yoghurt for breakfast will keep your energy up until lunchtime

Provided by Good Food team

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

140g dried fruit (we used apricots, cherries and sultanas)
½ tsp cinnamon
300ml apple juice
200g tub fat-free Greek yogurt
100g granola

Steps:

  • Put the dried fruit into a small pan with the cinnamon and apple juice, give everything a stir then simmer for 5 mins until the apple juice is syrupy. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Divide the yogurt between 4 bowls then top with the compote and granola.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 38 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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Provided by Joe Gannon

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Fruit     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Prune     Pear     Apricot     Fall     Calvados     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 dried pitted prunes
12 dried apricot halves
6 dried pear halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 3/4 cups apple juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Calvados (apple brandy) or brandy

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until fruit is tender and juices are reduced to very thick syrup, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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This is an absolute go-to dish for people taking pain medication. Why? Because many pain meds, especially opiates, can stop up the works, if you get my meaning. This isn't your typical fiber-laden, tasteless concoction. (Can you say bran muffin?) In addition to prunes, the traditional remedy, this compote also includes dried apricots and cherries, and we've also brought ginger and cardomom to the party. The result is a delicious compote that smells incredible while it's cooking and goes great over oatmeal or on toast. For those days when you need a kick start, this blend will nudge you in the right direction. Believe me, it works. Before cooking the compote, it's best to soak the fruit for a few hours, or preferably overnight, so plan ahead. This is great served warm or at room temperature.

Yield makes 4 to 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup pitted prunes
1 cup unsulfured dried apricots
1 cup dried cherries or raisins
3 cinnamon sticks
6 cardamom pods, or 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger, or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine the prunes, apricots, cherries, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and salt in a saucepan and add water to cover. Soak overnight, if possible, or for a few hours before cooking.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat and gently simmer for about 1 hour, until the fruit is very, very soft and the liquid is syrupy. Stir in the lemon juice and remove from the heat. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks.
  • Goes with Best Oatmeal Ever (page 128), Creamy Millet (page 136), and Creamiest Buckwheat (page 138).
  • You can use dried apples, pears, figs, or any combination of dried fruit to equal 3 cups.
  • The compote is a versatile condiment that crosses culinary boundaries and can be used on both sweet and savory dishes. Stir it into yogurt, spoon it alongside a sweet potato, or serve it atop oatmeal. You can even use it like jam: spread a dollop on a piece of toast with almond butter.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 days or in the freezer for 2 months.
  • (per serving)
  • Calories: 303
  • Total Fat: 0g (0g saturated, 0g monounsaturated)
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Sodium: 85mg

APPLE AND DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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Make and share this Apple and Dried Fruit Compote recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 3 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 large granny smith apple, cored and peeled, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 cup dried apricot
1 cup dried prune
1/2 cup craisins or 1/2 cup raisins
1 3/4 cups apple juice or 1 3/4 cups cider
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, saute 3 minutes or until just translucent. Add apple; saute 2 minutes or until golden.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cover. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.5, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 12.4, Carbohydrate 110.3, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 82.5, Protein 3.4

Tips:

  • Choose firm, ripe apples that will hold their shape when cooked.
  • Use a variety of dried fruits to add different flavors and textures to the compote.
  • Simmer the compote over low heat until the fruits are tender and the liquid has thickened.
  • Serve the compote warm or cold, with yogurt, granola, or ice cream.
  • The compote can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

Apple and dried fruit compote is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover apples and dried fruits, and it is also a healthy and nutritious snack. With its sweet and tangy flavor, apple and dried fruit compote is sure to please everyone at your table.

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