Pear and Apple Compote
Pear and Apple Compote is a simple, comforting fruit dish made by gently simmering diced or sliced pears and apples in a small amount of water or juice, often with sugar and warm spices like cinnamon. It has roots in European and North American home cooking, serving as a versatile side, dessert, or topping for breakfast foods like oatmeal or yogurt.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates, mainly from natural fruit sugars and dietary fiber, with negligible fat and very little protein. A typical serving provides a good amount of Vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants, with a calorie count generally between 100-150 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Antioxidants | Quercetin, Catechins |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Compote is a classic example of a 'peasant dish' that transforms simple, seasonal fruits into a preserved or enhanced form, historically used to extend the harvest. Nutritionally, cooking the fruit can make certain nutrients more bioavailable while the added spices like cinnamon may offer additional health benefits.
