This French roasted summer fruits compote is a terrific way to use up odds and ends of fruit from the fridge and fruit bowl to make something totally magical.
Still hanging on to the word summer regardless of that autumn chill that is now creeping into the evenings and causing me to light the fire and reach for the comfort foods.
This recipe for roasted summer compote that I am sharing today is perfect for these change-of-season days when you still want to hang on to summer tastes but need a bit of autumnal comfort as well.
Spread it on hot toast and curl up by the fire with a good book and all will be right with the world.
What’s in this compote
I’ve used a mixture of whatever was available in the supermarket on offer.
There were peaches, apricots, plums, strawberries, raspberries, cherries and orange zest and juice. This is a great recipe for using up what is lurking in the fruit bowl and at the back of the fridge.
My other ingredients are basil leaves (oh yes that taste of summer sunshine), some agave nectar or honey, some red wine and black pepper.
Roasting brings out the flavours
To really bring out those marvelous flavours I roasted all my ingredients first in a moderate oven (180C) for 40 minutes.
Then I ladled them into a pan and simmered for 20 minutes. Simmer till you can drag a wooden spoon through and leave a trail at the bottom of the pan.
After that it is just a case of potting up in sterilised jars .
How much compote does this make?
I got 1 chunky 500ml jar from this recipe. This is just the perfect amount for me to have in the fridge and use up without any being wasted.
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How long will this last?
Because there is very little sugar in this compote it will not keep like a jam. This means that unless you process them in a water bath to ‘can’ them they only last for up to 1 week in the fridge.
However, I defy you not to finish a jar once opened, it is just so very moreish!
You can freeze this though. Just spoon the cold summer fruit compote into a freezer bag, clearly label and stash in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to serve this summer fruits compote
I love spooning it over Greek yogurt for breakfast. Or spreading on toast for those comforting cozy-up-by-the-fire moments. You can also try dolloping onto really good vanilla ice-cream for a quick and easy dessert.
Or even try stirring gently into gravy or sauces for a little extra fruity sweetness.
So come on, get using up all those little bits and pieces in the fridge and fruit bowl and make this super tasty roasted summer compot for a taste of summer and a cozy autumnal hug all at once.
Looking for more recipes for using up bits and pieces of fruit? Then check these out before you go;
Mixed fruit summer preserve with nuts
Super easy summer fruits salsa relish
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French Roasted Summer Fruits Compote
Ingredients
- 2 peaches
- 2 apricots
- 2 plums
- 6 strawberries
- 6 raspberries
- 6 cherries
- grated zest of 1 orange plus the juice
- 6 basil leaves
- 3 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 2 tbsp red wine
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Stone the peaches, apricots and plums and roughly chop the fruit
- Halve cherries and strawberries
- Shred the basil leaves
- Mix all ingredients well in a roasting tin and bake in the oven at 180C/350F for 40 minutes
- Remove from oven and ladle into a heavy based pan and simmer for approx 15 minutes or until you can drag a wooden spoon through and leave a little trail briefly on the base of the pan
- Ladle into a sterilised jar (500ml) and store in fridge using within 1 week.
- You can also can this recipe in a hot water bath or freeze it.
Sounds delicious. I’ve printed it out to use up all the ‘odds and sods’ from the bottom drawer of the fridge. I don’t know why I keep my fruit in there really …. it nearly always gets forgotten about!!
Hi Sue,
Brilliant name Odds & Sods Jam!
K x
This sounds delicious! I haven’t had a good compote since moving to the US. Guess I’ll have to try making my own!
Go for it Raia, this is so easy and just a great way to use up those bits and pieces.
K x