You don't have to know what compote is to fall in love with this sweet and fruity nectarine compote dessert. 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.
And now that I've entered into the world of compote, I want to try more! Like this quick and versatile strawberry compote, made with just 3 ingredients and ready in 10 minutes!
Nectarine Compote Dessert
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Nectarine Compote Dessert
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.3 nectarines, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon sugar, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons water
- Heat while stirring until mixture is thickened and warm, about 5 minutes.
- Serve over cake or ice cream.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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Janet
Can you freeze leftovers?
Kristin
Great question! Yes, you can freeze compote for about a month. It will also keep in the refrigerator for about 10 days. I hope that helps!
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.