Plum Compote

Plum Compote

I make batches of this recipe when the plums are plentiful: an easy way to keep a taste of summer once the warmth has passed.

6 servings
Preparation 5 min / Cooking 7 min
$0.90 per serving
100 calories per serving 
  • Can be done in advance
  • Can be frozen
  • Very easy
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nuts & Peanuts Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian
  • Kid-friendly
  • Artery-healthy
  • Heart-healthy
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Ingredients

12 plums, red or black, firm-ripe   1.2 kg
4 tsp sugar 16 g
2/3 cup water   170 mL

Method

  1. Briefly wash the plums. Split them in half, then pull them apart and remove the pits. Add them to a saucepan with the sugar and water. Cook over medium-low heat, covered, for about 5-8 min, until the plums are soft.
  2. Take the pan off the heat and let it cool. Serve with its juice either lukewarm or at room temperature.

Remarks

The compote keeps up to 10 days in the refrigerator or up to 4 months in the freezer.

Servings of Canada's Food Guide

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to:

Vegetables and Fruit: 1½ serving
Grain Products: 0 serving
Milk and Alternatives: 0 serving
Meat and Alternatives: 0 serving

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Claims

Free :
Cholesterol, Saturated Fat, Sodium, Trans Fat
Low :
Fat
Source of :
Copper, Fibre, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Good source of :
Vitamin K
Diet-related health claims :
Artery-healthy, Heart-healthy

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Nutrition Facts Table

Nutrition Facts

per 1 serving (220g)

Amount

% DV*

* DV = Daily Value

Calories

100

Fat

0.5 g

1 %

Saturated 0 g
+ Trans 0 g

0 %

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

1 mg

0 %

Carbohydrate

24 g

8 %

Fibre

3 g

12 %

Sugars

21 g

Protein

1 g

Vitamin A

8 %

Vitamin C

30 %

Calcium

2 %

Iron

2 %

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This recipe is in the following categories: Fruits | Desserts | Artery-healthy | Halal | Heart-healthy | Kosher | Low Cholesterol | Low Fat | Low Saturated Fat | Low Sodium | Vegan | Vegetarian

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