Fruit Compote
Compote is simply fresh fruit that has been mixed with sugar and allowed to macerate. Mix and match your fruits, experiment with honey or sugar amounts, and acids to make it your own! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
Equipment
- Mason Jar
- Kitchen Knife
Ingredients
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- 1 tsp red wine
- 1 tsp white wine
Instructions
- Wash and prepare your fruits. Remove any stems.
- Add honey or sugar and any optional add-ins to taste.
- Let sit at room temp for 30 minutes. Cover an refrigerate.
- Serve on ice cream, with cookies, cake, on top of yogurt, or mascarpone!
Nutrition
Calories: 752kcalCarbohydrates: 186gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 582mgFiber: 26gSugar: 150gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 2mg