Compote with Cream

Compote with Cream is a simple, comforting dessert consisting of gently stewed fruit served with a pour of fresh cream. The compote typically features seasonal fruits like apples, pears, plums, or berries, simmered with a little sugar and water until tender. It is a classic, rustic dish enjoyed across many European cuisines, particularly in Scandinavia, Germany, and Eastern Europe.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderate in carbohydrates, primarily from the fruit's natural sugars and any added sweetener, with a significant fat contribution from the cream. It provides dietary fiber, vitamins like vitamin C and potassium from the fruit, and a rough calorie ballpark is around 200-250 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	230 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	15 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Calcium	80 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Vitamin K	5 mcg
Folate	20 mcg DFE

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, compote is a traditional way to preserve seasonal fruit for year-round enjoyment, especially before modern refrigeration. Nutritionally, the combination of fruit fiber with the fat from cream can help slow the absorption of sugar, making it a more satisfying dessert than fruit alone.