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Spiced Summer Fruit Compote – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Spiced Summer Fruit Compote

A wonderfully simple way to turn everyday dried fruit into a luscious, aromatic treat. The warm notes of ginger and cinnamon beautifully complement the natural sweetness of tropical fruits and creamy banana.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 cup
Calories: 325
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium bananas
  • 1/3 cup (67 g / 2.36 oz) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g / 0.18 oz) peeled and grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 4 (5-inch / 12cm) cinnamon sticks
  • 3 cups (450 g / 15.9 oz) mixed dried tropical fruit (such as mango, pineapple, papaya)
  • For a deeper, more complex flavor, add one star anise or a few whole cloves to the simmering syrup. Just be sure to remove them along with the cinnamon sticks before serving.
  • This compote is incredibly versatile! Spoon it over vanilla bean ice cream, swirl it into Greek yogurt, serve it with pancakes, or use it as a filling for crepes.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. The flavors will continue to meld and become even more delicious over time.

Method
 

  1. Prep the fruit by peeling and slicing the bananas into rounds.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water.
  3. Cook over low heat, stirring gently until the sugar has completely dissolved to create a simple syrup.
  4. Add the grated ginger, lemon juice, and cinnamon sticks to the syrup. Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and allow the syrup to simmer for 5 minutes, infusing it with the warm, spicy flavors.
  6. Stir in the dried tropical fruit and the sliced bananas. Return the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it cook at a gentle simmer until the dried fruit is plump and tender.
  7. Remove the compote from the heat and carefully fish out the cinnamon sticks. You can serve it immediately while it's warm, or let it cool and refrigerate overnight to serve chilled.
  8. Don't be afraid to mix and match your dried fruits. Dried apricots, figs, or cherries would also be delicious additions to the tropical blend.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 3gFat: 1g

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