This juicy plum compote is naturally sweet, perfectly spiced, and just the thing to wrap your hands around. It's got that cozy, comforting vibe without feeling heavy.
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This is the dessert you didn't know you were missing. It's perfectly spiced, naturally sweet, and just the thing in a bowl you'll want to wrap your hands around on a cooler day.
We're talking juicy plums simmered with figs, a splash of orange juice, and the warmest trio of spices: cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.
And while these spices might whisper "Christmas," this compote is truly for any day of the year that calls for a little extra comfort. Served warm with a scoop of melty vegan vanilla ice cream? OMG. Absolutely divine.
And while it's cozy, it's not being heavy. It can be that light, sweet finish you want after a big, satisfying meal. It can also be exactly what you're craving on top of your overnight oats at breakfast.
And sure, go ahead and have it for breakfast. It's wholesome and nutritious enough, even if it feels like dessert. The secret to its natural sweetness? Plums, of course, along with dried figs and a splash of orange juice.
This recipe is wonderfully low-maintenance and forgiving. Just a handful of ingredients. One pot. That's it.
So Many Ways to Enjoy This Plum Compote
I'm a happy person with just a bowl of this plum compote. But it wouldn't be right not to mention that this compote is basically the social butterfly of the dessert world - it loves to hang out with all sorts of other delicious things, like:
- Overnight oats
- Muesli
- Smoothie bowls
- Pancakes (vegan, of course!)
- Vanilla ice cream
- Sponge cake (and this Romanian pear & walnut cake)
- Rice pudding
- Plain yogurt
Seriously, it's also fantastic served alongside a slice of hearty bread with a little vegan butter or ricotta. Yum!
🍽 Recipe
Juicy Plum Compote With Cozy Spices (Sugar-Free)
Ingredients
- 550 - 600 g plums (I used a round variety, but you can go for any sweet plums you can get)
- 150 g dried figs about 8-10 figs
- 300 ml orange juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 5 cloves
- 5 cardamom pods
- 3 tablespoons Sherry optional
Instructions
- Wash your plums, cut them in half, and remove the pits.
- Finely chop the dried figs, making sure to remove those tough stems.
- In a medium pot, combine the chopped figs, orange juice, sherry (if you're using it!), cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. Cover and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, just until the figs get nice and soft.
- Add the plums to the pot, cover it again, and let everything gently simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Grab a spoon and fish out the cloves and cardamom pods. Or, if you want to make it super easy, you can tie them in a spice bag before you start!
- Serve it warm or hot. Enjoy!
FAQs
You could swap them for dried apricots or dates. The flavor will be a little different, but it'll still be delicious.
Why not? Enjoy it whichever way you like.
Let it cool completely, then pop it in an airtight container in the fridge. It'll stay good for 4-5 days.
Yes! Freeze it in portions and just defrost gently when you're ready to eat.
I'm always curious. How did it go? Tried this plum compote recipe? I wanna hear all about it. How did you serve it? Any fun twists? Any flops? Drop the details below because we all love a good kitchen win or a lesson learned.
Wishing you planty of plum delights,
Ramona
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Elissa Tap says
Prunes in US are dried plums, not fresh plums.
Ramona says
Thanks for the explanation, Elissa, this is very helpful. I exchanged 'prunes' for 'plums' in the recipe as it calls for fresh plums.