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    Compote - Fruit Soup

    Published: Sep 8, 2020 · Modified: Apr 19, 2022 · by Renana · I may get commission for purchases made through links in this post at no extra cost to you.

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    Rosh Hashanah will be here before we know it, which is why I’m sharing a traditional Jewish dessert recipe that is a lighter option after having a heavy, sweet holiday meal.

    What is Compote?

    If you have never heard the word Compote (or Kompot), all you need to know is that it is a fruit soup. It originates in Eastern European countries and therefore, it is part of the Ashkenazi kitchen. Each family usually has their own version of it. The word Compote means “mixture" in French and as such, it is a mixture of sweet fruits cooked in water and spices.

    This sweet drink is served as a dessert. In my family during high holidays, we usually have Compote. It fits Passover since its gluten-free and on Rosh Hashanah (or Sukkot), it’s a lighter sweet dish to have after the festive sweet heavy dinner.

    Compote - Fruit Soup in serving bowls

    How to make Compote?

    To make the Compote, you will need an apple, cinnamon stick, dried fruits, sugar, and water. In general, any fruit fresh or dried can work for this dish and the sweetness levels depend on you. If you don’t want it very sweet, you can omit the sugar completely or add less of it. The only spice I use is cinnamon because this is the traditional recipe my family has used for years. In other recipes that I saw online, they added vanilla extract or paste lemon/orange peel, you can use whatever your family likes. I used a cinnamon stick, but you can use cinnamon powder as well.

    The Compote can be served warm or cold, we usually have it cold. It is more refreshing this way and during Rosh Hashanah, while it is still hot because it’s the end of summer, you want something refreshing.

    The process of making the compote is pretty simple - just put all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Then simmer for 30-40 minutes and that's it - you can have a sip ☺

    As a kid, I used to like only the water and leave the cooked fruits but now I learned to enjoy the soft sweet fruits too. I read that some families blend it to a unified batter, maybe I will give it a try too if I have any leftovers!

    Other Rosh Hashanah recipes on my blog:
    Honey Cake
    Nondairy Apple Tart
    Apple Bars
    Parve Apple and Honey Cake
    Honey Buns
    Simanim Salad
    Beet Cake
    Apple and Honey Cookies
    Beet Carpaccio
    Lentil Carrot Soup
    Carrot Quiche
    Ricotta and Honey Tart
    Silan Date Syrup Cake
    Apple Oat Cake
    Apple Cinnamon Rosh Hashanah Challah
    Vegan Carrot Muffins
    Cooked Carrot Salad
    Apple Muffins
    Root vegetable salad
    Apple Honey Cake (Gluten Free & Dairy Free)
    Gluten Free Honey Cake

    Let's get started making this perfect compote:

    Compote - Fruit Soup in serving bowls

    Compote - Fruit Soup

    Traditional Jewish dessert recipe that is a lighter option after having a heavy holiday meal. Perfect for Rosh Hashanah or Passover, easy to whip up and delicious.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Course Dessert, Drinks, Soup
    Cuisine Jewish
    Servings 12 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 apple cored, peeled, and cut to cubes
    • Handful dried apricot
    • Handful dried plums
    • ½ cup white raisins
    • 1 stick of cinnamon (or 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder)
    • 12 cups boiling water

    Instructions
     

    • In a pot, place all ingredients.
    • Bring to a boil.
    • Simmer for 30-40 minutes until all fruits are puffed.
    • Ladle the drink with the fruits to a pitcher.
    • Keep in the fridge until serving.
    • Have a bowl of compote and Happy New Year!

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    Filed Under: Desserts, Drinks, Holidays, Parve Desserts, Passover, Rosh HaShanah, Vegan Tagged With: Apple

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