Fruit Compote

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Grist: A Practical Guide to Cooking Grains, Beans, Seeds, and Legumes

By Abra Berens

Published 2021

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup [60 ml] neutral oil
  • 2 lb [900

Method

In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat until it begins to shimmer, about 1 minute. Add the fruit and salt and stir to coat. Lower the heat to low and half-cover the pot with its lid. Stir every 10 minutes or so, scraping the bottom.

When the fruit has started to release its juice, remove the lid. Cook until the fruit is soft, the liquid is mostly evaporated, and the mixture