Fresh Apricot Compote

Fresh Apricot Compote

An amazingly simple but delicious summer fruits dessert. It also freezes well so you can enjoy the taste of summer all year round. Serve with vanilla ice cream or sour cream. Also works well with plums.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
63 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Stir together the apricots, lemon zest, sugar, water, and vanilla extract in a saucepan until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently until the apricots are soft and the compote has thickened, 40 to 50 minutes. Chill in refrigerator before serving.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 6 cups water
  • 10 fresh apricots, pitted and halved
  • 2 drops vanilla extract
  • 1 lemon, zest cut off in 1/2-inch-wide strips

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