Easy Peach Compote Recipe with Honey

Vanilla ice cream with warm peach compote in a white bowl.

Easy Peach Compote Recipe with Honey

Transform ripe peaches into a delightful peach compote with honey and lemon juice. This fruity sauce takes just minutes to prepare. It's perfect for topping yogurt, ice cream, pancakes and so much more!

Course Condiment and Sauces

Cuisine International

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 110kcal

Author Maria Vannelli RD

Ingredients

4 large peaches 7 ounces (200 grams) each, about 4-4½ cups
42-63 grams honey 2-3 tablespoons, depending on sweetness of peaches
1½ tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
1-2 tablespoons water
¾ teaspoon cinnamon or more to taste, ground
1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
pinch Kosher salt

Instructions

Carefully remove the skin and pits from 4 large peaches. I find that if the peaches are ripe, the skin can easily be peeled away. Chop the peaches into bite-sized pieces. Be sure to do this over a bowl to catch any juices.
In a medium saucepan, combine the diced peaches, honey, lemon juice, water and ground cinnamon.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the peaches become soft and the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste to adjust for sweetness.
Remove the saucepan from the heat once the peaches are softened. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Let the compote cool for a few minutes before serving. Or, once the compote has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to a jar or container and refrigerate.
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Notes

1 serving = ½ cup

Total Yield: 2 cups

Use ripe, juicy peaches: The key to a flavorful compote is using peaches at their peak ripeness. If your peaches are perfectly ripe, the skin can often be easily peeled away, without blanching. If your peaches are a little under-ripe, you can always add a touch more sweetener.
Don’t skip the lemon juice: Lemon juice brightens the flavor, balances the sweetness and helps keep your peaches from browning during cooking.
Keep an eye on it: Compote can burn easily if left unattended, so I make sure to give it a good stir every few minutes to prevent sticking and scorching.
Adjust the consistency: If you like your compote thicker, simply cook it a little longer to let more of the liquid evaporate. For a thinner consistency, just add a splash of water until it reaches your desired texture.

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.

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