Description
A warm, comforting spiced prune compote recipe infused with cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a nutritious snack, this dish is naturally sweet, rich in fiber, and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried prunes
- 2 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 1 strip of orange peel (from 1/2 orange, avoid the white pith)
- 1 tbsp orange juice
Instructions
- Place the prunes in a small saucepan and add 2 cups of water.
- Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and strip of orange peel.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the prunes are soft and the liquid has reduced into a light syrup.
- Remove from heat and stir in the orange juice.
- Let the compote cool to room temperature or serve warm, as desired.
- Remove the spices before serving if preferred.
Notes
- This compote can be served warm, room temperature, or cold.
- Perfect as a topping for yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, or served on its own.
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Rich in fiber and great for digestion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
