Warm Winter Fruit With Chestnuts
Warm your home with the comforting aroma of this delightful dried fruit and chestnut compote. The gentle sweetness of muscovado sugar, the bright citrus notes of orange zest, and the warm embrace of vanilla come together to create a luscious syrup that envelops tender chestnuts, chewy cherries, and apricots. Simmered to perfection, this compote is a delightful treat on its own or served with a dollop of creamy mascarpone for a touch of indulgence.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 100g light muscovado sugar
- 3 wide strips orange zest
- 1 vanilla pod , split lengthways
- 140g cooked chestnuts
- 100g dried cherries
- 100g dried apricots
- mascarpone , to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Put the sugar, orange zest and vanilla in a pan with 200ml water. Bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then add the chestnuts and dried fruits. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 mins until the syrup is slightly thickened. Leave to cool, then serve with spoonfuls of mascarpone if you like.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 185 calories
- Fat Content: 1 grams fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 46 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 38 grams sugar
- Protein Content: 2 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.05 milligram of sodium
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