Best 9 Dried Fruit Compote With Brandy Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our dried fruit compote with brandy, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable treat combines the natural sweetness of dried fruits with the warmth of brandy, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Whether you're looking for a festive holiday dessert, a comforting winter warmer, or a unique addition to your breakfast table, this versatile compote has you covered. With three variations to choose from, including a classic version, a boozy twist, and a refreshing non-alcoholic option, there's a perfect recipe for every palate. Get ready to embark on a sensory adventure as we explore the world of dried fruit compote with brandy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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Spray your knife with cooking spray to prevent dried fruit from sticking to it.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups apple cider
12 dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 dried pear halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup dried cherries
2 cinnamon sticks
1 half-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 pinch of freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, and cook until fruit is soft and liquid is thick, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove cinnamon and ginger, and discard. Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold.

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.

BRANDIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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A tasty blend of canned fruits, great to serve with cookies that are not overly sweet, or pound cake. A simple recipe to use during the holidays when you desire a desert that is not too rich.You can use other fruits if desired. This is also tasty served warm on vanilla ice cream.

Provided by redwine

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 Quart, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can bing cherries
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can peach slices
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 whole cloves
2 -3 pieces cinnamon sticks
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup brandy

Steps:

  • Drain all canned fruit syrup into measuring cup.
  • Pour 1/2 of syrup in small sauce pan.
  • Add brown sugar, extracts and spices.
  • Simmer until reduced by half. Stir in brandy. Place canned fruits in clean quart jar and pour brandy syrup mixture over fruit. Cool and store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.6, Fat 0.2, Sodium 6.4, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 24.4, Protein 0.9

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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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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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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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

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     easy, dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound mixed dried fruit: apples, apricots, pears, peaches, prunes, figs
Cold water to cover
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon honey (or to taste)
Juice 1 orange
2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds
1 cup creme fraiche

Steps:

  • Simmer the fruit in water to cover for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft. Remove to a bowl and reduce liquid in saucepan to half a cup.
  • Add the orange and lemon peel, honey and orange juice. Stir until honey has melted, correct sweetening and pour the mixture over the fruit. Leave at room temperature.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle the fruit with the almonds. Serve the creme fraiche separately.

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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of dried fruits to add different flavors and textures to your compote.
  • Choose dried fruits that are plump and not too dry. If the fruits are too dry, they will not rehydrate properly.
  • Soak the dried fruits in water or fruit juice before cooking. This will help them to rehydrate and plump up.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot to cook the compote. This will help to prevent the fruit from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Bring the compote to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer the compote for at least 30 minutes, or until the fruit is tender.
  • Stir the compote occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Add sugar or honey to taste. You can also add spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger, to enhance the flavor of the compote.
  • Let the compote cool slightly before serving. Serve the compote warm or cold.

Conclusion:

Dried fruit compote with brandy is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a topping for yogurt, ice cream, or pancakes. It is also a great way to use up leftover dried fruit. The compote can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When you are ready to serve, simply reheat the compote in a saucepan over low heat.

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