Herbed and Spiced Plum Compote Recipe

Name: Herbed and Spiced Plum Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds firm black or prune plums, pitted and chopped; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 large garlic clove, finely grated; 1 teaspoon dried savory or mint, crushed; 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek; Pinch of cinnamon; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup packed cilantro, finely chopped; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon

Servings: persons

2 pounds firm black or prune plums, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large garlic clove, finely grated
1 teaspoon dried savory or mint, crushed
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
Pinch of cinnamon
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup packed cilantro, finely chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the plums with 1/2 cup of water and bring to a boil.
2
Simmer over moderate heat, stirring often, until the plums are falling apart, about 20 minutes.
3
Add the sugar and garlic and cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
4
Remove the relish from the heat and let cool.
5
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, combine the savory, coriander, Aleppo pepper, fenugreek and cinnamon.
6
Toast the spices over moderate heat, shaking the pan, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7
Stir the spices into the compote and season with salt and pepper.
8
Scrape the compote into a bowl, cover with plastic and refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours.
9
Fold in the cilantro, scallions, parsley and tarragon before serving.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds firm black or prune plums, pitted and chopped, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 large garlic clove, finely grated, 1 teaspoon dried savory or mint, crushed, and more.

Yes, Herbed and Spiced Plum Compote falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Herbed and Spiced Plum Compote

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