Description
A delicious warm persimmon compote that’s perfect for topping desserts or enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe persimmons
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- Ginger
- Cinnamon stick
- Star anise
Instructions
- Peel and core the ripe persimmons and cut them into small chunks.
- Add the persimmon chunks, sugar and water to a pot, stir and bring to the boil over a medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until the persimmons break down slightly.
- If using, you can add a cinnamon stick, star anise or pinch of ground ginger. Remove the cinnamon stick and star anise after simmering.
- Serve your persimmon compote warm or allow it to cool and store in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, consider adding a pinch of ground ginger.
- This compote can be served over ice cream or pancakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg