Strawberry And Plum Compôte
Capture the summer flavors with this delightful plum and strawberry compote. Sweet, juicy strawberries mixed with ripe, tangy plums create a luscious jam-like mixture that is perfect for spreading on toast or dolloping onto yogurt. The subtle hints of vanilla and star anise add a warm and comforting touch to this homemade compote. Capture the essence of the season in a jar with this easy-to-make recipe!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 350g/¾lb plums
- 350g/¾lb ripe strawberries, hulls removed
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tbsp water (optional)
- 1 vanilla pod (or dash vanilla extract
- 1 star anise
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a lidded saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently over a medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid and reduce the heat until the mixture is just simmering. Cook, stirring well to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan, for a further 30-40 minutes, or until the compôte mixture has thickened and resembles jam but is not too sticky. Set aside to cool slightly, then remove the plum stones.
- When the compôte has cooled slightly, spoon it into two sterilised, lidded jars. Seal the jars, then set aside until completely cool. Chill in the fridge until needed. (NB: The compôte can be kept for up to two weeks).
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Makes 2 jars
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