Description
Spiced Grape Compote – a warming, jammy sauce perfect for topping pancakes, yogurt, or ice cream.
Ingredients
- 3 cups red or black seedless grapes (about 1 pound)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Rinse grapes and add to a heavy-bottomed saucepan with sugar, lemon juice, water, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and salt.
- Bring mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally (4-5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until grapes break down and liquid thickens to a syrup consistency.
- Remove cinnamon stick and cardamom pods. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
- Serve warm or store in refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Compote will thicken further as it cools
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months
- Taste grapes before cooking to adjust sugar amount accordingly