Raisin Compote

Raisin Compote

Plump raisins simmered in spiced syrup until glossy and tender.

Total 20 min Makes 16 oz Calories 145/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

This compote simmers raisins with orange juice, cinnamon, and a touch of brown sugar until they swell and the liquid reduces into a syrupy glaze. Spoon it over oatmeal, pancakes, bread pudding, or alongside roasted meats for a sweet-tart contrast. It keeps well in the refrigerator, making it a convenient make-ahead topping.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 1/2 cups orange juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated

Method

  1. In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the raisins, orange juice, water, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, and salt.

  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

  3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the raisins are plump and the liquid has thickened into a light syrup.

  4. Remove from the heat and discard the cinnamon stick. Stir in the orange zest.

  5. Let the compote cool to room temperature; it will continue to thicken as it sits.

  6. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve warm or chilled.

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Raisin Compote

This compote simmers raisins with orange juice, cinnamon, and a touch of brown sugar until they swell and the liquid reduces into a syrupy glaze. Spoon it over oatmeal, pancakes, bread pudding, or alongside roasted meats for a sweet-tart contrast. It keeps well in the refrigerator, making it a convenient make-ahead topping.

20 min 16 oz 145 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 1/2 cups orange juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated

Method

  1. 1

    In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the raisins, orange juice, water, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, and salt.

  2. 2

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

  3. 3

    Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the raisins are plump and the liquid has thickened into a light syrup.

  4. 4

    Remove from the heat and discard the cinnamon stick. Stir in the orange zest.

  5. 5

    Let the compote cool to room temperature; it will continue to thicken as it sits.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve warm or chilled.