Best 5 Contest Winning Hot Fruit Compote Recipes
Indulge in a culinary journey with our winning hot fruit compote recipe, a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile compote shines as a standalone dessert, a luscious topping for pancakes and waffles, or a delectable filling for pies and tarts. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a homemade compote that rivals those found in high-end restaurants. Explore variations of this classic recipe, including a tangy orange compote, a luscious mixed berry compote, and a tropical pineapple compote, each offering a unique flavor profile to suit your preferences. Discover the art of creating this simple yet impressive dish, and elevate your culinary skills to new heights.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
HOT FRUIT COMPOTE
This dessert is perfect for holiday buffets. You can make it the day before and simply warm it before serving. It's delicious hot and after it cools, it's a healthy alternative to most desserts, plus it's a hit with kids and grown-ups alike.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°. Drain canned fruit, reserving syrup and juice; mix syrup and juice. Cut pears and peaches into bite-size pieces. Layer canned and dried fruit in 3-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.
- Mix brown sugar and brandy; pour over fruit. Pour reserved juice mixture over fruit just until fruit is covered; discard remaining juice mixture. Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg and almonds over fruit.
- Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm or cool.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving
OLD-FASHIONED FRUIT COMPOTE
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
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.
SPICED HOT FRUIT
Irene Howard of Shanandoah, Iowa shares her recipe for a crowd-pleasing compote that takes advantage of convenient canned fruit. Its sweet, buttery sauce, spiced with ginger and cinnamon, makes a warm and wonderful addition to any breakfast buffet.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 10 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In an ungreased shallow 3-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine the pineapple, apricots, peaches and pears; set aside. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, ginger and reserved pineapple juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks. Pour over fruit. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HOT FRUIT COMPOTE
Perfect for cold weather! An excellent brunch dish or side for waffles, pancakes, scones, or shortbread. Also great served warm over vanilla ice cream! For best results, use canned fruits that do not have corn syrup or other sweeteners added. Add up to 1/2 cup more brown sugar for a sweeter dish. Virgin coconut oil can be used in place of the butter.
Provided by METG
Categories Desserts Crisps and Crumbles Recipes Pear Crisps and Crumbles Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Pour pears, peaches, and cherries with their liquids into the prepared baking dish; stir. Stir oats and 1/4 cup brown sugar together in a bowl; sprinkle over the fruit mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar over the oat layer. Sprinkle cinnamon over the brown sugar. Arrange butter pieces evenly over the top.
- Bake until hot, bubbly, and slightly brown at edges, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 30.9 mg, Sugar 30.9 g
HOT SPICE FRUIT COMPOTE
For a refreshing dessert made quickly and with less money, try this recipe. The fruits compliment each other well and the topping add so much extra flavor.-Helen Austin, Grand Rapids, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine the pineapple, peaches, apricots, pears and cherries; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; pour over fruit. Bake uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Discard cloves. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use a variety of fruits for a more flavorful compote.
- Choose fruits that are ripe and in season for the best flavor.
- If you're using frozen fruit, thaw it completely before using.
- Adjust the amount of sugar to taste. If you're using tart fruits, you may need to add more sugar.
- Cook the compote over low heat until the fruit is softened and the juices have thickened.
- Let the compote cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop.
Conclusion:
Hot fruit compote is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover fruit. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a hot fruit compote recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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