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Nectarine and plum compote

  • Time to make: 25 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 5.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 nectarines
    • 6 plums
    • 225ml orange juice
    • ¼–½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • 4 tablespoons reduced-sugar apricot jam
    • 2-3 teaspoons cornflour
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Remove stones then slice nectarines and plums. Place in a saucepan with orange juice, ginger and jam. Cook over a gentle heat until jam becomes liquid and fruit becomes soft and tender.

    2 Mix cornflour with a little of the hot liquid to form a paste. Return to saucepan and stir until mixture is thickened. Serve.

    Serving suggestion

    Reduced-fat ice cream

    Variations

    Use peaches and apricots instead of nectarines and plums.

    HFG tip

    • Vary the compote thickness by adding less or more cornflour.
    • Served with low-fat yoghurt, this compote is perfect for breakfast.

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