Indulge in Chef Laura Calder's (Food Network's French Food at Home) decadent Winter Fruit Compote! This rich, fruit-filled compote is bursting with the flavors of plump prunes, sweet figs, and zesty kumquats, all simmered to perfection with a touch of cognac (or brandy!). Imagine the warm, comforting spices mingling with the sweetness of the fruit, creating a taste sensation reminiscent of a luxurious fig newton cookie. Serve it warm over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, crème fraîche, and toasted almonds for the ultimate winter dessert. Get ready for a taste of French culinary magic!
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Zubereitung von Winter Fruit Compote With Cognac
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Halve or quarter 1 cup pitted prunes depending on size. Quarter 1 cup fresh figs.
Thinly slice 1 cup kumquats (about 1/8 inch thick), leaving the skin on. Remove seeds if desired.
In a medium saucepan, combine the prunes, figs, kumquats, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cognac (or brandy), 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the fruits are plump and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Remove from heat and let the compote macerate, covered, for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve warm over vanilla ice cream, crème fraîche, and toasted almonds. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information(Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
144g
Fat
0g
Carbs
16g
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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Winter Fruit Compote With Cognac?
Winter Fruit Compote With Cognac dauert insgesamt etwa 75 Minuten – ungefähr 20 Minuten Vorbereitung und 55 Minuten Kochzeit.
Wie viele Kalorien hat Winter Fruit Compote With Cognac?
Winter Fruit Compote With Cognac hat etwa 190 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 3 g Eiweiß, 16 g Kohlenhydraten und 0 g Fett.
Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Winter Fruit Compote With Cognac?
Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Winter Fruit Compote With Cognac sind Dried Prunes, Dried Figs, Kumquats, Lemon, Zest Of, Sugar, Cognac. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.
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