Peach Compote (Easy Recipe for Fresh or Frozen Peaches)

You will love this easy-to-make 4-ingredient fresh peach compote that goes well with plain yogurt, vanilla ice cream, or on its own when served over oatmeal or rice pudding. You can use frozen peaches for this recipe if the fresh ones are out of season.

Peach compote recipe

Do you love peaches? Same here. This quick peach compote is everything you want on a warm summer day. It is sweet, fruity, and oven-free.

It is light enough for everyday snacking but pretty enough for special occasions, and kids and adults love it alike. Plus, it is the perfect way to use up seasonal peaches (or frozen ones when you miss summer).

Peach compote vs. peach sauce

Compote is a fruit dessert made from fresh or canned fruit, often simmered with sugar, water, or spices. It is popular in summer and even served unsweetened as a first food for babies.

Peach compote and peach sauce are nearly the same. Both use fruit and sugar, thickened by cooking down the juices. What is the difference? Compote is thicker and chunkier, while peach sauce is smoother and pourable.

Ingredients

For ingredients and detailed instructions, refer to the recipe card below.

• Peaches: Use ripe yellow or white peaches. Fresh, frozen, or canned ones work.
• Brown sugar: Swap with muscovado or white sugar if needed.
• Butter: Use salted butter for the recipe.
• Spice: Add ground cinnamon or swap it for ginger, star anise, cardamom, or add orange peel, licorice, or a cinnamon stick.

How to make peach compote

Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath. Peel, pit, and cut into cubes.

In a medium saucepan, melt brown sugar and butter over medium-low heat until caramelized. Add peaches and ground cinnamon. Stir and cook 5-7 minutes until tender but still firm.

Transfer to a bowl, cool slightly, and serve.

Expert tips

• Peel peaches with a vegetable peeler, or leave the skins on.
• Cook underripe or frozen peaches a bit longer.
• For a smoother compote, simmer longer and mash into a puree.
• To thicken the compote, mix ½ teaspoon cold water with ½ teaspoon cornstarch, add to the nearly cooked fruit, and cook for a few more minutes.

How to serve peach compote

Make breakfast better with peach compote over overnight oats, homemade yogurt, granola, rice pudding, farmer's cheese, or chia pudding.

Try it on Dutch Baby, pancakes, crepes, French toast, or vanilla bean ice cream. It is even delicious with pork roast for a sweet-tangy twist.

For brunch or dessert, serve with almond nougatine and a glass of sweet white wine.

How to store it

You can store peach compote in an airtight container or a mason jar in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat it in the microwave just before serving. For longer storage, let the compote cool completely, then freeze it in a plastic container.

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The nutritional information has been calculated using an online recipe nutrition calculator such as Verywellfit.com and is intended for informational purposes only. These figures should be used as a general guideline and not be construed as a guarantee.

The recipe was originally published on July 08, 2021. It has been revised to include improved content and photos.