Four Fruit Compote Side Dish
Brighten up your table with this delightful Four Fruit Compote Side Dish, a naturally sweet and tangy medley of apples, pears, strawberries, and blueberries. Simmered gently in a fragrant blend of fresh orange juice, honey, and warming cinnamon, this recipe is infused with subtle hints of vanilla and lemon zest for a perfectly balanced flavor. Quick and versatile, it’s ready in just 35 minutes and pairs beautifully with breakfast favorites like yogurt or pancakes, or as a refreshing side at lunch or dinner. Whether served warm, room temperature, or chilled, this antioxidant-packed fruit compote is a wholesome, crowd-pleasing addition to any meal. Perfect for meal preppers, it keeps well for days in the fridge!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium (peeled, cored, and diced) Apples
- 2 medium (peeled, cored, and diced) Pears
- 1 cup (hulled and halved) Fresh strawberries
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (freshly grated) Lemon zest
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples, diced pears, fresh orange juice, and water.
Step 2
Add the honey, cinnamon stick, and freshly grated lemon zest to the saucepan. Stir everything to combine.
Step 3
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Add the strawberries and blueberries to the saucepan, gently stirring to incorporate them with the other ingredients.
Step 5
Continue to simmer the mixture for another 8-10 minutes, or until the fruits are tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from heat. Discard the cinnamon stick and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 7
Allow the compote to cool slightly. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled as a side dish or a topping for yogurt, pancakes, or ice cream.
Step 8
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1316.8 grams (1316.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 736 |
| Total Fat 3.00g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.20g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 17mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 185.20g | 67% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.30g | 105% |
| Total Sugars 138.10g | |
| Protein 5.60g | 11% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 129mg | 10% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 1298mg | 28% |
Source of Calories