Peach Compote Recipe
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1½ pound (680 g) peaches (or approximately 5 peaches)
- 2-4 tablespoons granulated white sugar (depending on the sweetness of the peaches)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1-2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and dry peaches. I prefer to leave the peels on. Cut the peaches in half, remove the seed, and cut into small chunks.
- Place the chopped peaches into a saucepan along with sugar, lemon juice, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring now and then until the peach softens, releases juices, and thickens. This will take 10 to 15 minutes, depending on how ripe the peaches are.
- Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe, fragrant peaches for the best flavour. Avoid underripe peaches that are firm or have green patches near the stem.
- Taste the peaches before cooking and adjust the sugar if needed, depending on their sweetness.
- Because there is only a small amount of water added, stir carefully at the beginning of cooking to prevent the fruit from catching on the bottom of the pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.4mg
