Hot Fruit Compote for Passover or All Year Round

Warm, fragrant, and bursting with natural sweetness, this Hot Fruit Compote for Passover or All Year Round is a comforting dish that transcends the seasons. Featuring an irresistible medley of dried apricots, figs, prunes, and raisins, combined with tender slices of apples and pears, this slow-simmered recipe is infused with bright notes of orange and lemon juice and a hint of ground cinnamon. Perfectly adaptable, you can add a touch of honey for extra sweetness or enjoy its naturally rich flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes, this Passover-friendly dish is ideal as a warm dessert, a side dish, or even a luscious cake topping. Simple to prepare yet elegantly satisfying, it’s a recipe you’ll return to again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1 cup dried figs
• 1 cup pitted prunes
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 2 large sliced apples
• 2 large peeled and sliced pears
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons honey (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the orange juice, water, and lemon juice.

Step 2

Place the pot over medium heat and bring the liquid to a simmer.

Step 3

Add the dried apricots, figs, prunes, and raisins to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Peel, core, and slice the apples and pears into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the pot as well.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon and stir the mixture gently to distribute the spices.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the compote simmer for 30-35 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Step 7

Taste the compote once the fruit is tender. If you prefer a sweeter flavor, stir in honey until fully dissolved.

Step 8

Serve the hot fruit compote warm as a dessert, side dish, or topping for sponge cake. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1758.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1805.5

Total Fat 4.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 49.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 463.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.5g	0%
Total Sugars 327.4g
Protein 18.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 401.9mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 5024.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.1%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 94.2%