• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Quick Start Guide
  • All Recipes
    • Slow Cooker
    • Entrees
    • Snacks
    • Appetizers
    • Sides
    • Desserts
    • Breakfast
    • Drinks
  • Shop
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
Dizzy Busy and Hungry!
menu icon
go to homepage
  • RECIPES
  • SHOP
  • QUICK START
  • ABOUT
  • SUBSCRIBE
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • RECIPES
    • SHOP
    • QUICK START
    • ABOUT
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Nectarine Compote Dessert

    Published: Sep 23, 2014 Modified: May 3, 2023 by Kristin King / This post may contain affiliate links

    Jump to Recipe | Pin Recipe

    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!

    Overhead shot of two white plates with nectarine compote dessert with a nectarine and forks on the side.

    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!

    Side view of nectarine compote dessert on a white plate with a nectarine and a fork in the background.

    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!

    Side view of nectarine compote dessert on a white plate with a nectarine and a fork in the background.

    Nectarine Compote Dessert

    If you love this recipe, please give it 5 stars!

    I also invite you to follow me on FACEBOOK, PINTEREST, or INSTAGRAM to keep up with what's going on in my kitchen.

    📋 Recipe Card

    Close up shot of nectarine compote dessert on a white plate with a nectarine and a fork in the background.

    Nectarine Compote Dessert

    Recipe Author: Kristin
    Sweet and fruity nectarine topping, delicious served over angel food cake, pound cake, or even vanilla ice cream!
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Recipe Share by Email Bookmark Saved!
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 82 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 nectarines (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons water
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    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

    Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg

    Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.

    Want to make cooking even easier?Sign up here to receive FREE DBH exclusive content, including my favorite kitchen shortcuts and hacks, and unlock access to the DBH resource library with many other free downloads!

    Thanks so much for reading! I also invite you to follow me on FACEBOOK, PINTEREST, or INSTAGRAM to keep up with what's going on in my kitchen.

    And you might want to check out my Dizzy Busy and Hungry store on Amazon for a whole bunch of great kitchen products I love!

    Happy cooking!

    Close up of a signature of Kristin.

    More Dessert Recipes

    • Side shot of multiple cookies, one with a bite taken out, on a wooden cutting board with freeze dried fruits scattered.
      Red White And Blue Cream Cheese Cookies
    • Side shot of a clear spoon scooping chocolate glaze out of a clear bowl.
      Easy Chocolate Glaze with Powdered Sugar
    • Side shot of slices of pineapple banana bread on a marble plate with bananas and a pineapple in the background.
      Easy Hawaiian Pineapple Banana Bread
    • Side shot of lemonade popsicles on a glass plate with mint, lemon slices, and strawberries scattered around.
      Easiest Lemonade Popsicles
    178 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Flipboard
    • Email

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Thanks for stopping by! Share a tip or comment... Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Janet

      August 19, 2021 at 12:35 pm

      Can you freeze leftovers?

      Reply
      • Kristin

        August 19, 2021 at 5:50 pm

        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!

        Reply
    2. bob

      December 09, 2019 at 11:49 pm

      i had some nectarinegoing soft so i tryed this recipeso good i like them freash but it will be a toss up now thx

      Reply
      • Kristin

        December 11, 2019 at 5:25 pm

        You are welcome! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Zan

      May 19, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      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!

      Reply
    4. Tammy @ creativekkids

      May 18, 2015 at 12:36 am

      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.

      Reply
    5. Create With Joy

      May 16, 2015 at 11:59 pm

      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! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Heather @GeminiRed Creations

      May 16, 2015 at 8:02 pm

      Wow - that looks so pretty! Thanks for sharing on the #SmallVictoriesSundaylinkup

      Reply
    7. Elizabeth

      May 15, 2015 at 9:42 pm

      So pretty and yummy! I love a simple and fresh dessert. Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle. Hope to see you again tomorrow.

      Reply
    « Older Comments

    Primary Sidebar

    A close up of a woman

    👋 Hey there, I'm Kristin! As a full-time working wife and mom, my life is such a whirlwind, it makes me dizzy sometimes! So I have been working to develop quick, easy, family-friendly recipes for 20+ years, and this site is where I share them with you! Happy cooking!

    Trending Recipes

    • Side view of chicken potato bake in baking pan on a wooden table with white plates and a spoon in the background.
      Chicken Potato Bake
    • Pan fried banana snacks piled on a white square dish and placed on yellow and green napkins.
      Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas
    • Side view of stew in brown pot on a brown placemat.
      Brazilian Fish Stew
    • Side view of chicken pot pie in a white bowl with a fork and a green background.
      Easy Chicken Pot Pie
    • Overhead view of ground turkey pasta broccoli dinner on a white dish
      Easy Ground Turkey Pasta Broccoli Dinner
    • Overhead shot of baked spinach mushroom quesadillas sliced into pieces on a white plate with herbs on the side.
      Baked Spinach Mushroom Quesadillas

    Fun Fall Recipes!

    • Side view of three cream cheese pumpkin rollups stacked on a blue plate on a wooden table.
      Cream Cheese Pumpkin Rollups
    • Round chocolate cookie topped with chocolate kiss pressed into orange frosting on a baking sheet.
      Witch Hat Cookies
    • Side close up shot two whoopie pies leaning on each other on a grey surface with sprinkles in front.
      Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake Mix Whoopie Pies
    • Close up shot of pumpkin cake pops on a black surface.
      Easy Pumpkin Cake Pops
    • Close up shot of monster mash in a black pan with mini marshmallows and halloween decorations in the background.
      Monster Mash
    • Pumpkin spice cakes with cream cheese frosting on a chopping board.
      Pumpkin Spice Cake
    See more Halloween →

    Footer

    as featured on


    About

    • Contributors
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Contact

    • Contact
    • FAQ
    • Subscribe

    Follow

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    ↑ back to top

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2013-2022 Nesting Penguins LLC - All content including text and photos