Polish Twelve Fruit Compote

Celebrate the festive flavors of tradition with this Polish Twelve Fruit Compote, a stunning medley of dried and fresh fruits simmered with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. This aromatic holiday staple combines the sweetness of dried apricots, prunes, and figs with the tang of fresh cranberries and citrusy notes from orange and lemon. Gently simmered in water and sweetened with honey (or sugar for a vegan twist), this fruit compote achieves a rich, spiced broth perfect for cozy gatherings. Serve it warm or chilled as a dessert, side dish, or even a topping for yogurt or pancakes. Easy to prepare and bursting with natural flavors, this dish is an excellent way to honor the season with a touch of Polish tradition.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried apples
• 1 cup Dried pears
• 1 cup Dried apricots
• 1 cup Dried prunes
• 1 cup Dried figs
• 0.5 cup Dried raisins
• 2 whole Fresh apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 2 whole Fresh pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 0.5 cup Fresh cranberries
• 1 whole Orange, peeled and segmented
• 1 whole Lemon, juiced
• 1 stick Cinnamon stick
• 5 pieces Whole cloves
• 1 piece Star anise
• 0.25 cup Honey (or sugar for a vegan option)
• 6 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine all the dried fruits (apples, pears, apricots, prunes, figs, and raisins).

Step 2

Pour in the water, making sure the dried fruits are fully submerged, and let them soak for 30 minutes to rehydrate.

Step 3

After soaking, add the fresh fruits (apples, pears, cranberries, and orange segments) to the pot.

Step 4

Stir in the lemon juice, honey (or sugar), and add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 30-40 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 6

Taste the compote and adjust the sweetness with additional honey or sugar, if needed.

Step 7

Once the fruit is tender and the flavors are well combined, remove the pot from the heat and allow the compote to cool slightly.

Step 8

Discard the cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise before serving.

Step 9

Serve the compote warm or chilled in individual bowls. It can also be served as a side dish or dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2783.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2109.8

Total Fat 4.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 336.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 544.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 66.7g	0%
Total Sugars 415.2g
Protein 19.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 498.6mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 4747.7mg	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: 1.7%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 94.9%