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    Mango Compote

    Published: Jan 18, 2023 by Katelyn Theofanis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost · Leave a Comment

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    This easy mango compote recipe uses only three ingredients and is ready in fifteen minutes or less. Enjoy this tropical-flavored sauce with breakfast or dessert. This simple fruit topping is gluten-free and dairy-free.

    A jar of mango compote.

    When it comes to fruit sauce, it doesn't get any easier {or more delicious} than compote. You can make this simple recipe for mango compote in a pinch. It uses only mango, citrus juice, and sugar and takes minutes to prepare and cook.

    Serve compote warm or cold with your favorite breakfast items like pancakes or waffles. It makes a fantastic topping for cakes and desserts. While I'm partial to frozen mango for its ease and freshness, you can also make the compote with fresh fruit. This recipe is a great way to use up ripened mango.

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    • What Makes a Compote?
    • Mango Compote
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Suggested Equipment
    • Storage
    • Other Delicious Compotes
    • What to Serve with Fruit Compote
    • Expert Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    What Makes a Compote?

    Compote is a dessert of fruit cooked in sugar syrup. It has thick pieces of fruit remaining and a looser consistency. Without pectin (or stabilizer), it has a shorter shelf life than jam or preserves. For this recipe, mango chunks simmer in a syrup of sugar and lime.

    Mango Compote

    Mango compote is a tropical, tangy, sweet sauce. You can use fresh or frozen mango for this simple recipe. Here is why you will love this mango compote:

    • Quick and Easy - Compote is ready in 15 minutes or less and requires minimal preparation, especially if you use frozen fruit. All three ingredients are thrown into a saucepan, boiled, and then simmered - that’s it!
    • 3 Ingredients - You only need three simple ingredients to make this delicious mango sauce.
    • Versatile - Compote is perfect alongside breakfast or dessert; its use is vast.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients you need for this recipe.
    • Mango Chunks (fresh or frozen)
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Lime Juice (fresh)

    See the recipe card for ingredient quantities.

    Instructions

    Sugar and lime juice-coated mango chunks in a small saucepan with a wooden spoon.
    Toss the mango in sugar and lime juice.
    Cooked compote in a small saucepan with a wooden spoon.
    Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer.

    STEP 1 - Stir the mango, granulated sugar, and lime juice in a small saucepan.

    STEP 2 - Place the saucepan with the mango mixture over medium heat and boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. 

    Remove the pan from the heat. Serve warm, or allow the compote to cool completely.

    Substitutions

    • Granulated Sugar - Light Brown Sugar, Coconut Sugar
    • Lime Juice - Lemon Juice, Orange Juice (fresh)

    Variations

    • Spiced - Add one cinnamon stick to the mango mixture before cooking. Remove the pan from the heat, and take out the cinnamon stick. 
    • Vanilla - For vanilla mango compote, stir in one teaspoon of vanilla extract after removing the saucepan from the heat.
    • Citrus Zest - Stir in a teaspoon of lemon or lime zest.
    A jar of mango compote with a spoon.

    Suggested Equipment

    • Cuisinart Chef's Classic 1-Quart Nonstick Saucepan
    • Heat-Safe Rubber Spatula
    • Mason Jar (for storage)

    Storage

    Transfer the cooled compote to an airtight container or jar. Refrigerate it for up to one week.

    Can you freeze mango compote? Transfer the cooled compote to a freezer-safe, airtight container. Freeze it for up to 3 months - thaw it completely in the refrigerator before using it.

    Other Delicious Compotes

    • Plum Compote
    • Cherry Compote
    • Mixed Berry Compote
    • Blackberry Compote

    What to Serve with Fruit Compote

    Fruit compote is the perfect breakfast or dessert topping. It is quick to throw together and versatile in its use. Here are some of my favorite items to serve mango compote with:

    • Breakfast - Scoop warm or chilled mango compote over oatmeal, pancakes, crepes, French toast, or waffles.
    • Cake - Use compote as a topping or filling for vanilla, lime, or coconut cake. Try it with my classic vanilla buttermilk pound cake.
    • Cheesecake - Scoop compote over plain or citrus cheesecake.
    • Ice Cream or Yogurt - Dollop warm compote over vanilla ice cream or cold compote over yogurt. Top with crunchy granola like my toasted coconut granola.
    A jar of mango compote with a spoon.

    Expert Tips

    1. Stir frequently.
    2. Use equally sized mango chunks for even cooking.
    3. Use a masher to break up mango chunks if smaller pieces of fruit are desired.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What do you eat with compote?

    Compote is delicious with breakfast and dessert. Enjoy it with pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal. Or scoop compote over ice cream, yogurt, cheesecake, or cake. 

    Should I serve compote hot or cold?

    Fruit compote is delicious, both warmed or chilled. It is all up to your personal preference and what you are serving it with.

    Is compote a dessert?

    While technically a dessert, compote is most often used as a topping, filling, or sauce. Compote typically accompanies breakfast or dessert items but can also be used for savory dishes. 

    If you make the recipe, don’t forget to rate the recipe, and let me know what you think in the comments below! Take pictures, tag #sugarylogic, and share them with me on Instagram or Facebook. 

    📖 Recipe

    A jar of mango compote.

    Mango Compote

    Katelyn Theofanis
    This easy mango compote recipe uses only three ingredients and is ready in fifteen minutes or less. Enjoy this tropical-flavored sauce with breakfast or dessert. This simple fruit topping is gluten-free and dairy-free.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Breakfast, Condiments, Dessert
    Cuisine French
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 47 kcal

    Equipment

    • Small Saucepan

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 oz mango chunks fresh or frozen
    • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • juice of one lime

    Instructions
     

    • Stir together the mango, granulated sugar, and lime juice in a small saucepan.
    • Place the saucepan with the mango mixture over medium heat and boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes (if using frozen mango, it will be the latter) until the mixture has reduced and thickened slightly.
    • Remove the pan from the heat.
    • Serve warm, or allow the compote to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to one week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 615IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg
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