Peach compote is the best way to use up a lot of fresh peaches. This dessert sauce is truly the perfect way to celebrate stone fruit season. Plus, it comes together in 20 minutes or less! Use on pancakes, yogurt, vanilla ice cream and more.
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Peach season is here people! I LOVE when ripe, juicy peaches start showing up at the grocery store.
I use them in peach pancakes, peach tomato salad, panzanella salad, cobbler, smoothies and so much more.
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What's compote?
Compote is made by adding fruit to a saucepan along with a splash of juice, sweetener, salt, vanilla and sometimes spices. Ingredients are then brought to a boil and left on low heat to simmer. This breaks the structure of the fruit down and it eventually becomes a thick, sweet sauce.
This delicious topping can be used on ice cream, cheesecake, Greek yogurt, pancakes, fresh toast and more!
Should I Use A Certain Kind Of Peach?
My favorite compote is made with fresh, ripe, yellow peaches (white peaches can also be used)!
Frozen peaches and canned peaches are nice when you're craving this recipe during the off season and both are already peeled, which saves some times.
If you use canned peaches, drain juices before adding to the saucepan. You may need less sweetener for canned peaches, some brands already contain added sugar.
Your Grocery List!
- Ripe peaches: This recipe calls for 5 whole peaches! So if you've got a big box to use up - this recipe is amazing. Don't let a single fruit go to waste. 🍑
- Maple syrup: You can also substitute brown sugar, white sugar or honey. Sometimes ripe peaches are so sweet that added sugars aren't even necessary - feel free to reduce or eliminate if preferred.
- Vanilla extract: A dash of pure vanilla extract adds depth and flavor. Sub imitation vanilla if that's what you've got on hand.
- Lemon juice: Fresh, tart lemon compliments sweet peaches perfectly.
- Seasonings: Ground cinnamon and a bit of salt.
How To Make Compote
Keep scrolling for the full recipe card and measurements. We’ll start here with a quick overview!
Prep fruit:
- Use a sharp paring knife to carefully peel peaches. If the peaches are super ripe the skin will pull away pretty easily.
- Dice peaches and add them to a medium saucepan. Add maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, salt and cinnamon to the pot and mix well.
Simmer!
- Place sauce pan on medium-high heat and bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer approximately 20 minutes, uncovered. Stir occasionally.
Serve:
- Once fruit reaches desired thickness, remove from heat and serve! Compote can also be served chilled.
Stacey's Top Tips 🍑
- Craving peach compote in the off season? Great news! You can use frozen or canned peaches for this dessert sauce.
- Make your compote chunky or smooth! Break out the potato masher and squish during simmer time if preferred.
- Make a double batch of compote and place half in a mason jar as a nice summery gift for your friend or neighbor.
Serving Suggestions
Yogurt: Creamy Greek yogurt with homemade peach compote and homemade granola is the ultimate tasty breakfast.
Ice cream: Spoon hot compote atop freezing cold vanilla ice cream. Don't forget to add a dusting of cinnamon, too. 😋
Pancakes: Make extra peachy pancakes with a spoonful of this sauce on top.
French toast: Add compote and, of course, a bit of powdered sugar.
Oats: Mix your fruit sauce into a bowl of oatmeal for a peachy keen breakfast or snack.
Storing Compote
Refrigerate: Transfer to an airtight container or mason jar and refrigerate 1-2 weeks.
Freeze: Scoop into a Ziploc bag and press flat to remove extra air and for quick thawing. Store frozen up to 3 months. When you're ready to use your sauce, let it thaw in the fridge overnight to serve chilled or microwave to serve warm.
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Peach Compote
Equipment
- 1 Medium saucepan
- 1 Potato masher *optional for a smoother compote
- 1 Small, sharp paring knife *for peeling peaches
Ingredients
- 5 medium ripe yellow peaches *see note below
- ½ small lemon *juiced
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup *or brown sugar *see note below
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Recipe notes:
Peaches: I recommend small or medium peaches. Large ones can sometimes lack flavor and have an odd mealy texture. You can also use frozen or canned peaches, be sure to drain the syrup from canned peaches before adding to the pot and note canned peaches are generally much sweeter. Maple syrup: Peaches already contain a lot of natural sugars. If desired, you can reduce added sugar or eliminate it all together. General: This recipe will make around 16 ounces of compote once fruit cooks down.Instructions
- Peel and dice peaches, or leave peach skin on if preferred. Place chunks in a medium saucepan.5 medium ripe yellow peaches
- Squeeze juice from half of a small lemon into the pot.½ small lemon
- Add maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Mix well! *Tip: you can use less or no maple syrup if desired. peaches are already quite sweet when ripened!¼ cup pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Place pot on the stovetop and turn heat to medium-high. Bring mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for approximately 20 minutes.
- Once fruit reaches desired thickness, remove from heat. You can also squish peach chunks with a potato masher if you'd like a smoother sauce.
- Serve on peach pancakes, french toast, hot oatmeal, yogurt, ice cream and more. Enjoy!
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