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! 
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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Zan
May 19, 2015 at 9:25 pmYum! 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
May 18, 2015 at 12:36 amWhat 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
May 16, 2015 at 11:59 pmKristen, 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
May 16, 2015 at 8:02 pmWow – that looks so pretty! Thanks for sharing on the #SmallVictoriesSundaylinkup
Elizabeth
May 15, 2015 at 9:42 pmSo 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
September 25, 2014 at 4:43 pmNECTARINE 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
September 25, 2014 at 9:02 pmThanks Heidy! I feel the same way about peaches, LOL!
Rachael
September 25, 2014 at 4:04 pmThis looks fantastic! And your photos are so bright and inviting. Yum!
Kristin King
September 25, 2014 at 9:00 pmThanks Rachael! 🙂
Marion@Life Tastes Good
September 25, 2014 at 1:42 amThis 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
September 25, 2014 at 6:04 pmThanks, Marion! 🙂
Jen
September 25, 2014 at 12:57 amI 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
September 25, 2014 at 5:38 pmThanks, Jen! This really was a tasty dessert, especially if you love nectarines!
Michele @ Flavor Mosaic
September 24, 2014 at 10:10 pmWhat a light and fresh delicious dessert.
Kristin King
September 25, 2014 at 5:37 pmThanks Michele! 🙂
Renee's Kitchen Adventures
September 24, 2014 at 9:12 pmThat’s a beautiful light dessert. Hold onto summer as long as you can!
Kristin King
September 25, 2014 at 5:33 pmI totally agree, Renee! 🙂
Mary Ellen
September 24, 2014 at 8:36 pmLooks awesome to me! I bet no one even noticed that you cheated….
Kristin King
September 25, 2014 at 5:32 pmYou are right, no one did! 🙂
Dan from Platter Talk
September 24, 2014 at 7:48 pmBeautifully done, makes me want to run out and grab some nectarines!
Kristin King
September 25, 2014 at 5:34 pmThanks, Dan! Ours are still pretty good here so I am taking advantage for as long as I can! 🙂
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama
September 24, 2014 at 4:50 pmOoooo… this sounds so delicious- like a last taste of summer! And I always love a simple recipe. 🙂 Pinned.
Kristin King
September 25, 2014 at 5:36 pmThanks Carrie! I agree, simple recipes are my favorites!
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees}
September 23, 2014 at 8:21 pmOh my gosh this looks so yummy! Nectarines are one of my very favorite fruits! Must. Resist! Mmmm
Kristin King
September 25, 2014 at 5:35 pmThanks Heather! They are one of my favorites, too!