This easy plum compote recipe is a quick and delicious way to transform fresh plums into a sweet and tangy fruit sauce you can spoon over everything from porridge to pancakes!
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Made with just a few simple ingredients, this homemade stewed plum sauce is ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for using up a glut of plums.
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✔️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick & easy - just 4 ingredients and 20 minutes.
- Versatile - enjoy this plum compote sauce with breakfast, desserts, or savoury dishes.
- Great for preserving ripe summer plums.
- Naturally dairy-free & vegan.
🛒 Ingredients
Fresh plums - ripe but firm (any variety such as Victoria, damsons, or black plums).
Sugar - caster sugar or granulated sugar, adjusted to taste.
Orange Juice - or swap for lemon juice.
Cinnamon Stick - for more flavour. You could also use vanilla.
Water - just a splash to help everything cook down.
🔪 How to Make Plum Compote
One: Halve, stone then quarter the pums.
Two: place all of the ingredients in a pan, bring to boil then turn down the heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the compote thickens. Leave to cool.
Top Tips
- Taste your plums before cooking - reduce or increase the sugar depending on sweetness.
- Add more water if you prefer a thinner plum sauce consistency.
- Stir gently to avoid breaking up the fruit too much if you like a chunky texture.
- This easy plum recipe can be doubled or tripled for batch cooking.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
This plum fruit compote is incredibly versatile. Try it with:
- Porridge or overnight oats
- Greek yoghurt or cottage cheese
- Ice cream, panna cotta, or cheesecake
- Pancakes, waffles, or French toast
- As a fruit topping for granola or muesli
- Paired with soft cheeses like brie or goat's cheese on a grazing board
🔄 Variations
- Spiced Plum Compote - Add a pinch of ground ginger, cloves, or nutmeg.
- Plum and Berry Compote - Mix in raspberries or blueberries for added flavour and colour.
- Boozy Plum Sauce - Stir in a splash of brandy, port, or rum once removed from the heat.
- Vanilla Plum Compote - Add a splash of vanilla extract or seeds from a vanilla pod.
🥡 Storage
Fridge - Store in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezer - Freeze in small containers for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Thaw first, then follow the recipe as normal.
No peeling required. The skins break down beautifully as the plums cook.
Yes! Swap sugar for honey, maple syrup, or a sugar-free sweetener of your choice.
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Easy Plum Compote
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Ingredients
- 650 g Plums
- 3 tablespoon Caster Sugar
- ½ Orange juice only
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
- Wash the plums then halve, stone and quarter them.650 g Plums
- Place all of the ingredients in a pan and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes until the sauce has thickened.3 tablespoon Caster Sugar, ½ Orange, 1 Cinnamon Stick, 1 tablespoon Water
Tracy says
Perfect for a glut of plums from my garden! So easy too.