Danish plum compote recipe

Danish Plum Compote recipe

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Recipe intro

This Danish plum compote recipe is a delightful and simple way to enjoy the sweetness of plums. Made with fresh plums, sugar, and warm spices, this compote is bursting with flavor. The plums are simmered until tender, creating a luscious texture that pairs perfectly with yogurt, pancakes, or even as a topping for ice cream. With its rich taste and vibrant color, this recipe is a must-try for plum lovers.

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Danish plum compote recipe details

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Ingredients

1 kg	plums, cleaned and pitted
250 ml	apple juice
500 ml	water
	lemon juice
	grated lemon peel
1 stick(s)	cinnamon
1	clove
	sugar
50 g	cornstarch
400 ml	whipped cream

Instructions

Heat the apple juice with water, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, ½ teaspoon lemon peel, cinnamon stick and clove. Add the plums and cook until the plums are soft and falling apart. Sweeten to taste with sugar and if necessary, add lemon juice to taste.

Remove the cinnamon stick and the clove (if you find it).

Fill into dessert bowls and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Serve with whipped cream.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 15 min
Resting time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a