TROPICAL FRUIT COMPOTE
Based on a recipe from Heidi Haughy Cusick's book, Soul and Spice, African Cooking in the Americas. This book is chock-filled with Caribbean, Bahia Brazilian, and Louisiana Creole recipes. She says, "The plethora of fruit available year-round for the picking contributes to its popularity as dessert all over the Caribbean. Here is a recipe that combines tropical fruits with a syrupy glaze of rum-flavored guava jelly. It is inspired by one that appeared in an old recipe collection from the island of St. Vincent. For a special occasion, serve the compote over Banana Coconut Bread and top it with a little whipped cream." I haven't tried this yet.
Provided by mersaydees
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine sugar, guava jelly, orange zest, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil 1-2 minutes.
- Strain and cool, then stir in the rum.
- Arrange cubed fruits in a serving bowl. Pour the cooled guava mixture over the fruit and gently toss to mix using a wooden spoon.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- Garnish with dried coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67, Sodium 5.5, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 12.3, Protein 0.1
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Tatenda Mavhunga
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and versatile. I highly recommend it.
Paxton Caughey
[email protected]This compote is so versatile. I've used it as a topping for pancakes, waffles, and yogurt. I've also used it as a filling for pies and tarts. It's always a hit!
Laura Vyner
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tropical fruits, but I actually really enjoyed this compote. The flavors were well-balanced and the fruit was cooked perfectly.
Sahibnoor Ahmad
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I had some bananas, pineapple, and mangoes that were about to go bad, and this compote was the perfect way to use them up.
Richard Taylor
[email protected]I made this compote ahead of time and it kept well in the refrigerator for a week. It was just as delicious the second time around.
Hridoy
[email protected]This compote is the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, or yogurt. It's also great as a filling for pies and tarts.
Nazeef Khan
[email protected]I added a bit of ginger to the compote for a little extra flavor. It turned out amazing!
Goodness Chinedu
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about using canned fruit, but it actually worked really well in this recipe. The compote was just as delicious as if I had used fresh fruit.
rose Smith
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. The compote turned out beautifully and tasted even better.
Gabriella Steria
[email protected]I made this compote for my family last weekend and they loved it! The fruit was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Malik Adil
[email protected]This tropical fruit compote was a huge hit at my last brunch party. The flavors were bright and fresh, and the fruit was perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again!