Peach Compote for Ice Cream
Peach Compote for Ice Cream is a sweet, syrupy fruit topping made by gently simmering sliced peaches with sugar and a touch of lemon juice until tender and jam-like. It's a classic, versatile dessert accompaniment, particularly popular in American and European home cooking during the summer peach season. The compote is served warm or chilled over vanilla ice cream, yogurt, or pancakes.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates, mainly from natural fruit sugars and added sugar. A typical serving provides a good amount of Vitamin C and potassium from the peaches, with a calorie estimate ranging from 100 to 150 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 27 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, peach compote is a simple way to preserve the fleeting flavor of summer peaches, embodying a tradition of seasonal home cooking. Nutritionally, while it contains added sugar, the peaches themselves contribute fiber and antioxidants like beta-carotene.
