Easy Peach Compote Topping
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Make peach compote year-round using fresh, frozen, or canned peaches. This recipe is perfect for a thick, chunky fruit topping similar to jam. This topping takes only a few minutes to make, perfect for yogurt, vanilla ice cream, and much more!
There’s something about warm, stewed peaches that completely changes the game. That is true with peach compote. You can use fresh, frozen, or canned peaches, making this recipe all year!
This recipe only needs three ingredients, well, four if you include water. It takes a few minutes of hands-on work and then a slow simmer for 20 minutes on the stove. You will need to stay close and stir frequently. I usually stir while scooping up ice cream!
Once this topping is ready, serve it slightly warm over vanilla ice cream or cobbler as a decadent dessert. The next day, you can mix compote into yogurt, on toast, or on top of waffles.
Peach Compote
Recipe Summary
EASE: Very Easy
COURSE: All Day Topping
TIME: 15 Minutes!
DIET: Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
What is Compote?
I like to think of compote as a stewed chunky fruit sauce. It takes a few minutes to make, which makes it perfect as an vanilla ice cream or cobbler topping. You can also store it in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days. This makes it perfect for a fast breakfast, topping on yogurt, toast, and pancakes.
What Type of Peach Should I Use?
My favorite thing about this recipe is that you can use fresh, frozen, or canned peaches. In the late summer, nothing beats ripe peaches, either yellow or white. On the other hand, frozen peaches are nice because they are already peeled, sliced, and ready to go.
You can also use canned peaches. They are super sweet, thanks to the syrup. If you like sweet peaches, canned ones are for you. You will need to drain the syrup, but they are still sweet! If you want a peach that is less sweet, I recommend fresh or frozen.
Ingredient Notes
Peaches
Use either fresh, frozen, or canned peaches. When buying fresh peaches, always look for ones without bruises. With this recipe, you can peel or not peel the peaches
Sweetener
I wrote this recipe using white granulated sugar. But that is not a hard and fast rule. You can use your favorite sweetener, honey, blue agave, or maple syrup.
Lemon Juice
Fresh lemon juice counterbalances the sweetness, making this recipe well-balanced.
Water
The recipe needs water to create the sauce as the peaches break down. Start with less water. Then, add more until you find your favorite consistency. If you have added too much water and the compote is watery, let it cook a little longer for the compote to thicken.
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Perfect Flavor Pairings
Compote complements many dishes by adding a burst of fresh fruit flavor. Here are a few of my favorite pairings.
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Easy Peach Compote Topping
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound peaches – fresh, frozen, or canned (454g)
- 2 tablespoons sugar or other sweetener* (24g)
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice (7g)
- 2 tablespoon water (30ml)
Instructions
- Fruit Prep: You can use fresh, frozen, or canned peaches. If using:* Fresh peaches: You can use peeled or unpeeled peaches. Cut the peach in half around the pit, then cut it into wedges, then bite-sized pieces. * Canned peaches: drain the liquid before using them. * Frozen peaches: No thawing is necessary; you can use them straight from the bag.
- Cook: In a medium saucepan, heat peaches, your choice of sweetener, lemon, and water over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil over low heat, stirring from time to time. Canned or fresh peaches will boil in about 5 minutes. Frozen peaches can take a few minutes longer.
- Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer. Using a masher or fork, mash the peaches to the desired consistency. Continue simmering until the compote has condensed to about half the size. Stir often. This step takes between 5 and 10 minutes.
- Cool: Remove from heat and taste test. Add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter compote. Cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
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