Winter Fruit Compote with Cognac

Embrace the comforting flavors of the season with this Winter Fruit Compote with Cognac, a luxurious blend of dried apricots, figs, cherries, and golden raisins simmered alongside diced pear and apple in a fragrant bath of orange juice, honey, and warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. Finished with a splash of rich cognac and a bright hint of lemon zest, this delightful recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and warmth. Ready in under an hour, this versatile and easy-to-make compote can be served warm or at room temperature, transforming everyday dishes like yogurt, pancakes, or ice cream into indulgent winter treats. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, this recipe highlights seasonal ingredients while capturing the essence of winter comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried apricots
• 1 cup Dried figs
• 1 cup Dried cherries
• 0.5 cup Golden raisins
• 1 medium Pear (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 1 medium Apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 2 cups Orange juice
• 1 cup Water
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 1 whole Cinnamon stick
• 3 whole Cloves
• 1 whole Star anise
• 0.25 cup Cognac
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the dried apricots, dried figs, dried cherries, and golden raisins.

Step 2

Add the diced pear and apple to the saucepan along with orange juice and water.

Step 3

Stir in the honey and add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Lower the heat, cover, and allow the mixture to simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the fruits are tender and the liquid is slightly reduced.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cognac and lemon zest.

Step 7

Let the compote cool slightly before removing the cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise.

Step 8

Serve warm or at room temperature. This compote can be enjoyed on its own or as a topping for yogurt, pancakes, or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1539.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1531.1

Total Fat 5.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 60.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 346.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.0g	0%
Total Sugars 274.6g
Protein 13.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 412.8mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 3307.5mg	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: 3.2%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 93.2%