CITRUS-VANILLA COMPOTE FOR CHEESECAKE

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Serve this compote with our Citrus-Ricotta Cheesecake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 red or pink grapefruit
1 navel orange
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Cut peels from citrus; cut peels into very thin strips. Set aside. Cut pith from citrus. Working over a bowl to catch fruit and juices, cut fruit segments from membranes. Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl. Pour 1/4 cup juice through a fine sieve into a small bowl; set aside.
  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add peels; boil 1 minute. Drain; set aside. Bring sugar, 1/4 cup water, and vanilla bean to a boil in a clean medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat to low. Add reserved juice, peels, and the salt; cook 2 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Discard vanilla bean. Toss syrup with reserved fruit.

badol roy
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This compote is perfect for parties! It's easy to make and everyone loves it. I always get compliments when I serve it.


Alion Shaikh
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I love that I can make this compote ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. It's so convenient!


Amin King
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This compote is different from any other I've tried before. The citrus and vanilla flavors are a unique and delicious combination.


Ashok Sheikh
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I love that this compote is made with all-natural ingredients. It's a healthy and delicious way to add flavor to my desserts.


Malik Zaada
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I'm allergic to citrus, so I made this compote with berries instead. It turned out great! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Eric Boampong
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I was a little disappointed with this recipe. The compote was too sweet for my taste, and the citrus flavor was overpowering.


Hasham Op
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I'm really impressed with this compote! It's so flavorful and delicious. I used it on top of cheesecake, and it was a hit with my friends and family.


Kwakhanya Casiwe
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I made a few tweaks to this recipe, using a different type of citrus and adding a bit of ginger. It turned out great! I love the versatility of this recipe.


Tamufor Rita
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This compote was quick and easy to make, which is perfect for a busy weeknight. The flavor is great, and it's a nice change from the usual fruit compote.


Kalijah Williams
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of citrus, but I'm so glad I did! The flavors are so well-balanced and the compote is so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


GsmShammrat Alamin
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What a thrill to try a new recipe and have it turn out so wonderfully! This compote is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a lovely vanilla flavor. It paired perfectly with the cheesecake, and I can't wait to try it on other desserts too.