This compote recipe incorporates pears, figs, raisins, and pecans, all spiced perfectly for autumn.
This recipe is flexible, and you can easily adjust the spices and sweetness to your liking. Enjoy your autumn treat!
Equipment
- 1 Sauce Pan
- 1 Chef's Knife
- 1 Wooden Spoon or Spatula
Ingredients
- 3 cups diced pears Bosc or Anjou
- 1 cup fresh figs quartered
- 1/2 cup crimson raisins golden raisins or cranberries work as well
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/3 cup maple syrup adjust to taste
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans optional for crunch
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Preparation: Dice the pears and quarter the figs. Set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the diced pears, figs, dried raisins, apple juice, maple syrup, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Simmer: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Once the mixture starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The pears and figs should become tender, and the liquid should thicken into a syrupy consistency.
- Final Touches: Once the fruits are tender, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract if using. If you like some crunch in your compote, you can stir in toasted walnuts or pecans at this point.
- Serve: Remove the cinnamon stick before serving. This compote is excellent both warm and at room temperature. It pairs beautifully with yogurt, oatmeal, toast, pancakes, or even roasted meats.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Warm it up slightly before serving if desired.
Notes
This recipe is flexible, and you can easily adjust the spices and sweetness to your liking. Enjoy your autumn treat!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupsCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.4mg
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