Fig compote is a fruit compote made using fresh figs. It is full of natural sweetness and takes only minutes to prepare. This is one of my favourite recipes during fig season as it is a great way to make use of these sweet autumn fruits.
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 where sweet meets savoury.
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 prepare
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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