Plum Compote

Plum Compote

Dessert Fruit Compote

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

356
Calories
0.5g
Fat
95g
Carbohydrates
1.3g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
5mg
Sodium
Plum Compote

Recipe Description

Divine dessert of Plum Compote with this recipe using just 3 simple steps and a handful of ingredients to help you make your own.

Impress your guests with these gorgeous, little dessert pots of simmered plums in sugar water, cinnamon sticks and star anise spice. Serve with a small, individual portion of plain Greek yogurt to compliment the flavors.

To make Plum Compote, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Plum Compote

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare sugar water

    5 min
    Step 1 - Plum Compote

    In a large saucepan of boiling water, add the sugar and let the mixture bubble for 30 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add plums

    10 min
    Step 2 - Plum CompoteStep 2 - Plum Compote

    Add the plums, cinnamon sticks and star anise to the sugar water and simmer for 8-10 minutes then remove the plums and set aside.

  3. 3

    Thicken sauce

    10 min
    Step 3 - Plum CompoteStep 3 - Plum Compote

    Simmer the sauce for a few minutes, stirring gently until it thickens.

  4. 4

    Serve

    5 min
    Step 4 - Plum Compote

    Pour the thickened sauce over the plums and allow to cool slightly before serving.

This Plum Compote is the perfect choice if you’re looking for an easy and simple, yet impressive dessert. A light and fruity compote that everyone will definitely love. Share the love with us and tag #cookmerecipes desserts and presentations.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Clara
June 3, 2024
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Delicious

Alice Johnson
November 24, 2023
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Made this plum compote for a family gathering. Everyone loved it with yogurt, a simple yet elegant dessert.

Wesley Harris
October 29, 2023
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This plum compote was so easy, yum! Made my party pop!

Ella
October 3, 2023
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Delicious!

Wendy Smith
October 3, 2023
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Delicious

HandyHank
August 26, 2023
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Superb plum compote!

Giulia Rossi
August 21, 2023
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Superb plum compote! My kids and I made it together, and it's now our favorite dessert! So easy and delicious!

Rebecca
May 13, 2023
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Superb

Diana
April 26, 2023
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This plum compote is just super easy to whip up. Made it for a family gathering, and everyone loved it with yogurt. Sweet and cozy, perfect for summer nights.

Coco
January 24, 2023
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Deliciously sweet joy!

Willy
June 7, 2022
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This plum compote is just awesome! Made it for the fam last night, and they couldn't get enough! Super easy to whip up, and it looks fancy. Serve it with yogurt, and you’re golden. Totally proud of this one!

Olive
October 5, 2021
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Amazing! I made this for a family gathering and everyone loved it. The plums were so sweet and the spice was perfect. Will definetly make again!

Lily
June 12, 2021
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I'm so thankful for this plum compote recipe. It was super easy and made my dessert table shine at my friend's gathering. The flavors with yogurt are just perfect!

Patty
August 27, 2020
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This Plum Compote recipe was superb in its simplicity. I made it for a small gathering and everyone was impressed. The flavors combined so well with yogurt, and the aroma filled my home. Will definitely make again!

Wendy
May 20, 2020
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I made this plum compote for a brunch with friends and it was a hit! So easy to follow and the flavors were absolutely gorgeous. The cinnamon and star anise really elevated the dish. I paired it with yogurt and everyone couldn't stop raving about it. A total win!

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