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Savory Peach Compote Recipe

This savory peach compote turns ripe peaches into a sweet-savory refrigerator condiment with garlic, rosemary, honey, lemon, and gentle heat. Serve it with chicken, pork, fish, sandwiches, cheese boards, or grilled vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 ea. Large Garlic Cloves - finely minced
  • ½ c. Red Onion - finely chopped (about ½ medium)
  • 1 t. Dried Rosemary
  • 1 t. Ground Cinnamon
  • ⅛-¼ t. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 T. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 4 ea. Ripe Peaches - diced (approximately 4 heaping cups)3 T. honey, preferably local
  • 3 T. Honey
  • 2 T. Water
  • Sea Salt - to taste
  • Black Pepper - to taste

Equipment

  • Large sauté pan or saucepan - Use a wide pan if you have one so the fruit cooks evenly and reduces well. A saucepan also works, as long as it is large enough to hold the mixture comfortably.
  • Chef’s knife - For dicing the peaches, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic.
  • Cutting board - Choose one with enough room for the fruit and aromatics.
  • Measuring spoon set - For the rosemary, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, honey, and water.
  • Ramekins or Small Prep Bowls - Useful for organizing the spices, lemon juice, honey, and water before cooking.
  • Spatula or Large Spoon - For stirring the onion base and moving the peaches around the pan as they soften.
  • Blender - Used at the end to briefly pulse the compote so it keeps some texture instead of turning fully smooth.
  • Kitchen Towel - Keeps your cutting board stable and helps with safe handling around the warm pan and blender.
  • Airtight Food Storage Container - For refrigerator storage after the compote cools. This recipe is not intended for shelf-stable canning.

Method
 

  1. Warm the olive oil in a large sauté pan or saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red onion, then season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to soften and the garlic smells fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add the rosemary, cinnamon, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and cook briefly, just until the herbs and spices become fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the lemon juice, diced peaches, honey, and water. Stir to combine, then increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to a steady simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are soft and the mixture begins to thicken, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from the heat and let the compote cool for several minutes. Transfer the warm mixture to a blender, working in batches if needed, and pulse briefly until blended but still slightly chunky.
  6. Use immediately, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate once cooled. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

Notes

What is a compote?
A compote is a cooked fruit sauce made by simmering fresh or frozen fruit pieces until soft and spoonable. This savory peach compote uses ripe peaches, honey, lemon juice, garlic, red onion, rosemary, and gentle heat to create a sweet-savory condiment for chicken, pork, fish, sandwiches, and cheese boards.
 
For the best flavor, make it one to two days ahead and let it rest in the refrigerator. This is a refrigerator compote, not a canning recipe. Store in an airtight container and use within 3 to 4 days.

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