Best 7 Holiday Hot Fruit Compote Recipes

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Indulge in the festive flavors of the season with our collection of delectable hot fruit compotes, perfect for adding a touch of warmth and cheer to your holiday gatherings. From the classic and comforting Hot Cranberry Compote, a staple of Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts, to the exotic and vibrant Pineapple Ginger Compote, each recipe offers a unique taste experience. Explore the sweet and tangy Spiced Apple Compote, perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, or ice cream, and the elegant and sophisticated Red Wine Poached Pears, a delightful addition to charcuterie boards or cheese platters. Whether you prefer a traditional or more adventurous flavor profile, our hot fruit compote recipes have something for everyone. So gather your ingredients, warm up your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary journey filled with the inviting aromas and delicious flavors of the holiday season.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

WARM WINTER FRUIT COMPOTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (16 ounces) whole cranberry sauce
3 cups cooking apples, cored, peeled and sliced (about 3 medium)
1 1/2 cups red OR Asian pears, cored, peeled and sliced (about 2 medium)
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Ground Saigon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Ground Ginger
1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands Ground Cardamom

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove cover and simmer an additional 35 minutes or until liquid is reduced to desired consistency. Serve warm with turkey or pork.
  • Recipe note: Compote may be made ahead of serving time. Cover and store in refrigerator. Reheat to a simmer for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with sprigs of fresh rosemary, if desired.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE



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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

1 (16 ounce) can pears in juice
1 (15 ounce) can peaches in juice
1 (15 ounce) can pitted cherries in water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
½ cup brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces

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

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.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE



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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

1 can (28 ounces) pear halves in heavy syrup
1 can (28 ounces) peach halves in heavy syrup
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup dried prunes
1/2 cup dried cherries or raisins
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 cup brandy, if desired
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup slivered almonds, if desired

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

CONTEST-WINNING HOT FRUIT COMPOTE



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"This sweet and colorful fruit compote is perfect with an egg casserole at a holiday brunch. It can bake right alongside the eggs, so everything is conveniently done at the same time," notes Joyce Moynihan in Lakeville, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) sliced pears, drained
1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1 package (20 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes)
1 jar (16 ounces) unsweetened applesauce
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread pie filling over fruit mixture; sprinkle with brown sugar. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE FOR PASSOVER OR ALL YEAR ROUND



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Most people like to serve compote for dessert on Passover to help alleviate the effects of the matza and because there aren't too many easy or good Passover desserts. I got this recipe from a Passover cookbook called "Let My People Eat"

Provided by Caryn Gale

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces dried apricots
8 ounces dried peaches
8 ounces dried pear halves
1/2 cup golden raisin
1 cup sugar (optional)
1 cinnamon stick
1 lemon, juice of
1 orange, juice and zest of
1 cup orange juice, ready made,not concentrate
3 cups cold water
1/2 cup blanched slivered almond (optional)
1/4 cup brandy (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut the dried fruit into bite size pieces.
  • (Some leave it whole because it looks nicer, but I find it hard to eat).
  • Place in pot with raisins, sugar if desired, cinnamon stick, lemon juice, fresh orange juice plus zest, 1 cup of orange juice, and water.
  • Cover and bring to a boil over high heat and then turn to simmer and let cook slowly for 25-30 minutes or until fruit gets soft.
  • Check to make sure the fruit mixture does not get too thick.
  • You may have to add extra orange juice or water.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in brandy.
  • Allow to cool at least 2 hours to absorb the liquid.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Serve warm with slivered almond garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1566.9, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 59.5, Carbohydrate 405.8, Fiber 30.1, Sugar 222.5, Protein 19.9

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE



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When you don't have access to fresh fruits & don't want to use the dried ones, open up the cans!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (16 ounce) can peach slices, drained
1 (16 ounce) can sliced pears, drained
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
10 maraschino cherries (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • In saucepan, combine rest of ingredients except maraschino cherries.
  • Heat & stir until sugar is dissolved & butter melted.
  • Pour over fruit & bake 25 minutes until heated.
  • If desired, garnish with cherries & serve.

Tips:

  • Select ripe and flavorful fruits: Choose fruits that are at their peak of ripeness for the best flavor. Avoid fruits that are bruised or damaged.
  • Use a variety of fruits: Don't be afraid to mix and match different fruits to create a unique and delicious compote. Some popular combinations include apples, pears, cranberries, blueberries, and oranges.
  • Add some spices for extra flavor: Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger can add a warm and festive flavor to your compote. Experiment with different spices to find your favorite combination.
  • Sweeten to taste: The amount of sugar you add to your compote will depend on the sweetness of the fruits you are using. Start with a small amount of sugar and add more to taste.
  • Cook the compote over low heat: This will help to prevent the fruit from burning and will allow the flavors to develop slowly.
  • Serve the compote warm or cold: Hot fruit compote is a delicious dessert on its own or served over ice cream or yogurt. Cold fruit compote can be used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal.

Conclusion:

Holiday Hot Fruit Compote is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you serve it hot or cold, over ice cream or yogurt, or as a topping for pancakes or oatmeal, this compote is sure to be a hit. With its bright and festive colors and its sweet and tangy flavor, this compote is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season.

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