Date And Orange Compote Recipe

Indulge in this vibrant Date and Orange Compote, a delightful recipe inspired by Australian Table Magazine. Sweet Medjool dates mingle with juicy apricots and fragrant cardamom for a taste of sunshine. Perfect as a topping for yogurt, pancakes, or alongside your favorite dessert!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 193 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Date And Orange Compote

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How to Make Date And Orange Compote

  1. Combine 200g pitted Medjool dates, 100g dried apricots (chopped), 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 2 green cardamom pods (lightly crushed) in a medium saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture begins to bubble.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 5 minutes, or until the compote has thickened slightly and the dates are soft.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the zest of 1 orange. Let cool slightly before serving.
  5. Serve generously over vanilla yogurt, alongside pancakes, or as a topping for your favorite cakes and desserts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

177g

Fat

0g

Carbs

16g