Plum Compote

Plums take center stage in this easy Plum Compote recipe. With a short ingredient list and a simple cooking process, this recipe is quick and easy. Plums simmer in cinnamon-infused sugar syrup. Tart and sweet, enjoy this fruit sauce with breakfast or dessert.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Course Breakfast, Condiments, Dessert

Cuisine French

Servings servings

Calories 36 kcal

Equipment

Small Saucepan

Ingredients

6 ripe plums each sliced into 8 wedges or chopped
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cinnamon stick
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

In a small saucepan, toss together the plums, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Allow the mixture to sit for about 5 minutes to macerate. Add the cinnamon stick.
Place the saucepan with the plum mixture over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the mixture has reduced down and thickened.
In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in the vanilla extract.
Remove the pan from the heat. Take out the cinnamon stick and allow the mixture to cool.
Serve warm, or allow to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

STORE: Allow the compote to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container or jar. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
FREEZE: Transfer completely cooled compote to a freezer-safe airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator before using it.

Nutrition

Calories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 73mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 172IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.1mg