This delicious Nigella plum compote is a quick and easy treat that’s perfect for breakfast or as a topping for desserts. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like juicy plums and apples, it’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and has a lovely cinnamon twist.
Ingredients Needed:
- 60ml (¼ cup) maple syrup
- 240ml (1 cup) filtered water
- 4 small black or red plums, cut into chunks
- 2 medium apples, peeled and cut into chunks
- 30ml (2 tablespoons) fresh lemon juice
- 1 stick of cinnamon
How To Make Plum Compote Recipe?
- Prepare the Fruit: Place the plums, apples, maple syrup, cinnamon stick, lemon juice, and water in a medium saucepan.
- Cook the Compote: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Simmer and Thicken: After 10 minutes, uncover and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, until the fruit is tender and the mixture has thickened into a syrupy consistency. (For a mashed texture, use a potato masher or fork to mash the fruit.)
- Cool and Store: Remove from the heat, allow to cool, and store in the fridge. The compote will keep for up to a week. Enjoy your favorite dishes!
Recipe Tips:
- Pick Ripe but Firm Fruit: Use plums and apples that are ripe but still a bit firm. If they’re too soft, the compote can turn mushy, and if they’re too hard, it won’t be as sweet.
- Adjust the Sweetness if Needed: Taste the compote while it’s cooking. If it’s not sweet enough, add a bit more maple syrup. Fruit can vary in sweetness, so feel free to adjust!
- Use Fresh Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice adds brightness and balance. Try to avoid bottled lemon juice, as it can taste too sour and won’t be as fresh.
- Don’t Skip the Cinnamon Stick: The cinnamon stick adds a warm flavor that goes well with the fruit. If you only have ground cinnamon, use a little, but the stick gives a richer taste.
- Let It Cool Before Storing: Make sure the compote is fully cool before putting it in the fridge. This helps keep its taste and texture fresh and stops it from getting watery.
How To Store Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Allow the compote to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freeze: Freeze the compote for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge before using it.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Total Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 0.2 mg
- Potassium: 66.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 14.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
- Sugars: 13.5 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
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Nigella Plum Compote Recipe
Description
This delicious Nigella plum compote is a quick and easy treat that’s perfect for breakfast or as a topping for desserts. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like juicy plums and apples, it’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and has a lovely cinnamon twist.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Place the plums, apples, maple syrup, cinnamon stick, lemon juice, and water in a medium saucepan.
- Cook the Compote: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Simmer and Thicken: After 10 minutes, uncover and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, until the fruit is tender and the mixture has thickened into a syrupy consistency. (For a mashed texture, use a potato masher or fork to mash the fruit.)
- Cool and Store: Remove from the heat, allow to cool, and store in the fridge. The compote will keep for up to a week. Enjoy your favorite dishes!
Notes
- Pick Ripe but Firm Fruit: Use plums and apples that are ripe but still a bit firm. If they’re too soft, the compote can turn mushy, and if they’re too hard, it won’t be as sweet.
- Adjust the Sweetness if Needed: Taste the compote while it’s cooking. If it’s not sweet enough, add a bit more maple syrup. Fruit can vary in sweetness, so feel free to adjust!
- Use Fresh Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice adds brightness and balance. Try to avoid bottled lemon juice, as it can taste too sour and won’t be as fresh.
- Don’t Skip the Cinnamon Stick: The cinnamon stick adds a warm flavor that goes well with the fruit. If you only have ground cinnamon, use a little, but the stick gives a richer taste.
- Let It Cool Before Storing: Make sure the compote is fully cool before putting it in the fridge. This helps keep its taste and texture fresh and stops it from getting watery.
Nigella Plum Compote Recipe