You don’t have to know what compote is to fall in love with this sweet and fruity nectarine topping. It’s delicious served over angel food cake, pound cake, or vanilla ice cream. Or, just eat it by the spoonful – I won’t tell!
I am practically drooling as I type this, looking at these photos and remembering how delicious this dessert was!
I had some nectarines in the house, but the kids were not really interested in eating them. I can get them to eat apples, bananas, grapes, and ‘Cuties’, but they are not really interested in other fruits, unless I dress them up.
So I dressed this one up to the hilt! And the best part was that it was really easy, especially if you cheat like me and buy the angel food cake to go underneath.
You can also serve this compote over pound cake, shortcakes, or ice cream, and probably some other things, too!
Since I was not really culinarily inclined (yes, I think I just made up a word! that’s ok, right? 🙂  ) until a few years ago, I did not even know what compote was until I heard it on a cooking show. So, if you are like me and not really sure, it is just fruit stewed or cooked in a syrup, usually served as a dessert.
I watched what they did on the cooking show (can’t remember which show at this point) and saw it was just fruit, honey, water, and a little sugar and salt. And there you go! Very easy, delicious, and actually not too bad in the calorie department if you serve it over angel food cake and watch your portion size.
Things 1 and 2 and DH were very happy with this scrumptious dessert.
Thing 2 even gave it a 4 biscuit rating!Â
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Nectarine Compote Dessert
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Nectarine Compote Dessert
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Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Heat while stirring until mixture is thickened and warm, about 5 minutes.
- Serve over cake or ice cream.
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bob
i had some nectarinegoing soft so i tryed this recipeso good i like them freash but it will be a toss up now thx
Kristin
You are welcome! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Zan
Yum! This is a dessert topping I would definitely enjoy! Thanks for sharing with us at the Home Matters Linky Party! Hope you join us again!
Tammy @ creativekkids
What a perfect summertime dessert! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.
Create With Joy
Kristen, what a fabulously fresh dessert!
Thank you for sharing it with us at Create With Joy!
We look forward to sharing it as one of our Features at this week’s Inspire Me Monday Party – Week 176! 🙂
Heather @GeminiRed Creations
Wow – that looks so pretty! Thanks for sharing on the #SmallVictoriesSundaylinkup
Elizabeth
So pretty and yummy! I love a simple and fresh dessert. Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle. Hope to see you again tomorrow.
Heidy L. McCallum @The McCallum's Shamrock Patch
NECTARINE COMPOTE DESSERT looks so delicious and healthy! I can’t stand peaches but nectarines are one of my favorites ! I love how simple and easy your recipe is!!!
Kristin King
Thanks Heidy! I feel the same way about peaches, LOL!
Rachael
This looks fantastic! And your photos are so bright and inviting. Yum!
Kristin King
Thanks Rachael! 🙂
Marion@Life Tastes Good
This looks scrumptious, Kristin! I love how easy it is to make, and nectarines are so delish. I think they are a bit under appreciated at times. It’s nice to have a new nectarine recipe to add to my list! Thanks!
Kristin King
Thanks, Marion! 🙂
Jen
I am loving how simple this is and I am sure how delicious! I love nectarines already and with a little honey and sugar —mega yum!
Kristin King
Thanks, Jen! This really was a tasty dessert, especially if you love nectarines!
Michele @ Flavor Mosaic
What a light and fresh delicious dessert.
Kristin King
Thanks Michele! 🙂
Renee's Kitchen Adventures
That’s a beautiful light dessert. Hold onto summer as long as you can!
Kristin King
I totally agree, Renee! 🙂
Mary Ellen
Looks awesome to me! I bet no one even noticed that you cheated….
Kristin King
You are right, no one did! 🙂
Dan from Platter Talk
Beautifully done, makes me want to run out and grab some nectarines!
Kristin King
Thanks, Dan! Ours are still pretty good here so I am taking advantage for as long as I can! 🙂
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama
Ooooo… this sounds so delicious- like a last taste of summer! And I always love a simple recipe. 🙂 Pinned.
Kristin King
Thanks Carrie! I agree, simple recipes are my favorites!
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees}
Oh my gosh this looks so yummy! Nectarines are one of my very favorite fruits! Must. Resist! Mmmm
Kristin King
Thanks Heather! They are one of my favorites, too!