Peach and Ginger Compote

Adapted from the Better Homes and Gardens Dessert Cookbook (1960)

Fifteen minutes and 4 simple ingredients are all it takes to create this delicious peach and ginger compote. It’s another gem from the Better Homes & Gardens Dessert Cookbook from 1960.

The sliced peaches are drenched in fresh orange juice and honey, and crystalized ginger adds a bit of spice. You just mix these ingredients together and let chill for several hours before serving.

This compote is delicious over pound cake, ice cream, yogurt, or toast. It also pairs beautifully with waffles, pancakes, or crepes, and would be a great addition to a charcuterie board!

This delicious Orange Cream Pound Cake pairs so well with the compote. Give it a try!

Peach and Ginger Compote

Adapted from the Better Homes & Gardens Dessert Cookbook (1960): Fifteen minutes and four simple ingredients are all it takes to create this delicious peach and ginger compote. The sliced peaches are drenched in fresh orange juice and honey, and crystalized ginger adds a bit of spice. This compote is delicious over pound cake, ice cream, yogurt, or toast. It also pairs beautifully with waffles, pancakes, or crepes, and would be a great addition to a charcuterie board.

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Course Dessert

Servings 2 cups

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups sliced peaches
• ¼ cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped candied ginger
• Dash of salt

Instructions

 

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix gently.
• Cover and chill thoroughly before serving.
• This is delicious over pound cake, ice cream, yogurt, or toast. It also pairs beautifully with waffles, pancakes, or crepes, and would be a great addition to a charcuterie board!
• Keeps well refrigerated for 3–4 days

Notes

This peach compote pairs well with this Orange Cream Pound Cake.

Give it a try!

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