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Fig compote using fresh figs

06/09/2022 by Judith Leave a Comment

Fig compote is a fruit compote is made using fresh figs and is full of natural sweetness. It is a good way to make use of these sweet autumn fruits and takes only minutes to prepare.

Fig compote
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This versatile compote pairs well with both sweet and savoury dishes. Use it as a fruit topping for cheesecake, mousse or ice cream. And similar to strawberry chia compote, orange marmalade and persimmon jam this fresh fig compote makes a tasty fruit spread for pancakes, toast or waffles.

Fig compote also pairs well with savoury dishes. Serve it alongside a roast dinner, enjoy with cheese and crackers or serve as part of a vegetarian charcuterie board.

If you have a good supply of figs you could use some to make this fig tart, a tasty autumn tart which combines sweet and savoury flavours.

This fresh fig compote recipe is sufficient to make around 100ml but can easily be increased to make a larger quantity.

Ingredients

  • 500 grams fresh ripe figs - any type
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla essence
  • 1 cinnamon stick - about 4cm long
A bowl of figs, lemon, cinnamon stick and vanilla extract.

How to make fig compote

Cut the figs in half. Scoop out the centres and place in a small saucepan.

Fresh figs in a pan.

Add the lemon juice, vanilla extract (or vanilla essence) and cinnamon stick.

Heat gently for around 5 minutes, stirring regularly.

A spoonful of fig compote over a pan.

Leave to cool. Remove the cinnamon stick, transfer the compote to a small jar and chill.

Serving suggestions

  1. Fresh fig compote makes a tasty topping to cereals such as porridge or overnight oats.
  2. This homemade compote can be served on its own as a dessert or to accompany ice cream such as stracciatella.
  3. It can also be served as a condiment alongside main courses such as quinoa nut roast, these vegetarian sausages which are made with apricot and nuts or nut cutlets.
  4. Fig compote makes an interesting addition to a cheeseboard.
  5. It also makes a tasty topping to toast, waffles or pancakes.

Storage instructions

Store in the fridge for around 3 to 4 days.

A jar of fig compote next to some fresh figs and cinnamon sticks.

Tip

Fig compote is sweet without adding any sweeteners but if would like it sweeter you could add a small amount of Demerara sugar or honey.

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Fig compote

Fig compote using fresh figs

Fig compote is made using fresh figs, takes only a few minutes to prepare and can be enjoyed alongside either sweet or savoury dishes.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine European
Servings 2 as a dessert
Calories 191 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 500 g fresh figs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla essence
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions
 

  • Cut the figs in half. Scoop out the centres and place in a small saucepan.
  • Add the lemon juice, vanilla extract (or vanilla essence) and cinnamon stick. 
  • Heat gently for around 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Leave to cool.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick and transfer to a small jar.
  • Place in the fridge to chill before serving.

Notes

To serve
    • Fresh fig compote makes a tasty topping to cereals such as porridge or overnight oats.
    • This homemade compote can be served on its own as a dessert or to accompany ice cream.
    • It can also be served as a condiment alongside main courses such as quinoa nut roast.
    • Fig compote makes an interesting addition to any cheeseboard.
    • It also makes a tasty topping to toast, waffles or pancakes.
To store
Store in the fridge for around 3 to 4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 591mgFiber: 8gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 360IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Easy, Figs, Fruit, Quick
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