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Elegant Brandied Fruit Compote – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Elegant Brandied Fruit Compote

An incredibly comforting warm, spiced fruit compote combining dried apricots, prunes, and fresh apple with a sophisticated splash of brandy. Perfect on its own or with crème fraîche for an elegant, effortless dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) dried apricots, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ cup (85 g / 3 oz) pitted prunes, cut into quarters
  • ½ cup (75 g / 2.65 oz) golden raisins
  • 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced
  • Two 1-inch / 2.5cm strips orange or lemon peel
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider or water
  • 1 tbsp (21 g / 0.74 oz) honey
  • 1 medium banana, cut into ½-inch / 1.25cm slices
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) brandy
  • Crème Fraîche, for serving (optional)
  • To make this up to 24 hours in advance, prepare the compote without the banana. Stir in the fresh banana slices about an hour before you plan to serve to prevent them from browning.
  • Feel free to get creative! Swap the apple for a fresh pear, or add a handful of dried figs or cranberries for a different flavor profile.
  • This compote is incredibly versatile. Serve it warm over oatmeal or pancakes for breakfast, or with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for a decadent dessert.
  • Enhance the warm spice notes by adding a star anise or a few whole cloves to the saucepan while simmering.

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the dried apricots, prunes, raisins, diced apple, orange peel, cinnamon stick, apple cider, and honey.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully fish out and discard the orange peel and cinnamon stick.
  4. Pour the warm compote into a serving bowl. Gently stir in the sliced banana and the brandy.
  5. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to deepen. If the compote seems to have absorbed all the liquid, feel free to add another splash of brandy just before serving.
  6. Serve chilled in small bowls or decorative glasses, on its own or with a generous dollop of crème fraîche.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 2gFat: 1g

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