Description
The fruit in a compote is cut into chunks. When a compote is made with dried fruit, the fruit is typically soaked in water first to soften it. Compote recipes sometimes include wine, brandy, rum or liqueur. Fruit compote is frequently made from combinations of figs, pears, apples, plums, berries and rhubarb. Compote recipes usually include other flavorings, such as vanilla, cinnamon, citrus peels and cloves.
