Winter Fruit Compote

Cozy up this winter with a warm and aromatic Winter Fruit Compote, a delightful blend of dried apricots, figs, cranberries, and golden raisins simmered to perfection alongside fresh apples and pears. Infused with the comforting flavors of cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and a hint of orange zest, this gently sweetened compote is simmered in freshly squeezed orange juice and honey for a naturally rich taste. Perfect as a breakfast topping for oatmeal or yogurt, a side dish for holiday meals, or even a sophisticated dessert paired with whipped cream, this easy-to-make recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and can be served warm or chilled. Add a sprinkle of chopped pistachios or almonds for an extra layer of crunch and flavor. Embrace the season with this versatile, naturally sweet, and fruit-filled treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1 cup dried figs
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup golden raisins
• 1 fresh apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 1 fresh pear (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 1.5 cups orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 star anise
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon zest from an orange
• 0.25 cup optional chopped nuts (e.g., pistachios or almonds)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium pot, add the dried apricots, dried figs, dried cranberries, and golden raisins.

Step 2

Add the diced apple and pear to the pot.

Step 3

Pour in the orange juice and water, then add the honey, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, star anise, and orange zest.

Step 4

Set the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Lower the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dried fruits have plumped and the fresh fruits are tender.

Step 6

Remove the cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise with a slotted spoon or tongs.

Step 7

Stir in the vanilla extract and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired.

Step 8

Allow the compote to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with chopped nuts for added texture.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1216.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1512.7

Total Fat 18.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 85.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 344.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.6g	0%
Total Sugars 268.4g
Protein 17.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 379.5mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 3195.3mg	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: 10.1%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 85.6%