Austrian Apricot Compote (Marillenkompott)
Fresh apricots gently simmered with honey, lemon juice, and a little sugar, then served with their lightly sweetened cooking liquid. This small batch of Austrian apricot compote makes enough for two. Enjoy it warm or chilled, alongside Kaiserschmarrn or on its own.
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Equipment
- Small Saucepan
- Sharp knife
- Bowl for serving
Ingredients
- 3 Apricots fresh
- 1 ½ cups Water
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Granulated sugar
Instructions
- Wash 3 Apricots, cut them in half, and remove the pits. Cut each half in half again to make quarters.3 Apricots
- Put the apricots in a small saucepan with 1 ½ cups Water, 1 tsp Honey, 1 tsp Lemon juice, and 1 tsp Granulated sugar. Stir gently.1 ½ cups Water, 1 tsp Honey, 1 tsp Lemon juice, 1 tsp Granulated sugar
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently for about seven minutes, until the apricots are tender.
- Divide the apricots and their cooking liquid between two serving bowls. Serve warm, or transfer to a clean, shallow container and refrigerate promptly to serve chilled.
Notes
- Start the seven-minute simmering time after the mixture has come to a boil and you’ve lowered the heat.
- Check the fruit for tenderness. Riper apricots can soften more quickly.
- Serve both the fruit and its cooking liquid for this Austrian-style compote.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a clean, covered container and use within two to three days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1011IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Calories: 44kcal
Servings: 2 Servings
