Peach Compote
A luscious peach compote that captures the essence of summer, perfect for pancakes, yogurt, or straight from the jar!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups diced peaches (approximately 650g, 1 ½ lb)
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cornflour (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Ensure you have everything listed above.
- Prepare the peaches: Dice the peaches and toss them into a large saucepan.
- Add the sugar: Sprinkle the sugar over the peaches and stir gently.
- Incorporate the liquids: Pour in the water and lemon juice, then add cinnamon and vanilla extract.
- Cook it down: Place over medium heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Thicken it up: If using cornflour, mix it with a tablespoon of water and add it to the compote.
- Taste test: Adjust sweetness as needed.
- Cool and store: Let it cool before transferring to a jar.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional fruits or spices to suit your taste. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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