Compote
Fruit cooked gently in a sugar syrup or its own juices until soft, with the pieces kept mostly whole, served warm or cold as a dessert or topping.
- Traditional and regional desserts
Compote is looser and less sweet than jam. It isn't cooked to a set, so berries, cherries, plums or apples stay in recognizable pieces in a light syrup. Spices, citrus zest or a vanilla bean are often added for flavor.
It is spooned over cheesecake, ice cream, pancakes, waffles and yogurt, or served on its own. Because it has less sugar than preserves, compote keeps only for a few days to about a week in the refrigerator.
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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.
- Compote (Q635999), Wikidata