Compote

This recipe originally accompanied White Chocolate Rice Pudding with Dried Cranberry Compote .

(COMPOTE DE CERISES NOIRES) When in season, fresh cherries can be used in place of the frozen ones.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Buttermilk Ice Cream with Spiced Fruit Compote .

Rosemary and peppercorns in the bouquet garni give an unexpected kick to this chilled dessert, which is elegant on its own or spooned over vanilla ice cream or yogurt.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Orange juice and pomegranate juice enhance the light sorbet. The compote would also be good over store-bought strawberry sorbet or ice cream.

Fresh or frozen blueberries team up with ground coriander in a versatile compote you can enjoy over yogurt, ice cream, or even toast.

This recipe makes a bright condiment for your Thanksgiving or Christmas table, but it's also a delicious, zesty topping for a breakfast of steel-cut oats.

There’s no substitute for quince, which is closely related to apples and pears. If you can’t find it fresh, look for a high-quality quince jam from a Middle Eastern market.