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.
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
How to make fig compote
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, transfer the compote to a small jar and chill.
Serving suggestions
- 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 such as stracciatella.
- 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.
- Fig compote makes an interesting addition to a cheeseboard.
- It also makes a tasty topping to toast, waffles or pancakes.
Storage instructions
Store in the fridge for around 3 to 4 days.
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.
Other recipes using autumn fruits
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- Fruit crumble with oats1 Hours 5 Minutes
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Fig compote using fresh figs
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
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- 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.
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