Feijoa Compote
2024-05-26- Cuisine: New Zealand
- Course: condiment, desserts
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 2 to 3 cups of feijoa compote.
- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 25m
- Ready In: 35m
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Feijoa compote is a fruit-based dessert or condiment made by cooking the flesh of ripe feijoas with water, a dash of lemon juice, and sugar until the fruit is soft and the mixture has thickened.
The resulting compote is a sweet and tangy mixture that can be served warm or cold and is commonly used as a topping for various dishes.
Ingredients
- 20 ripe feijoas
- Several dessert spoons of water (enough to prevent sticking)
- A dash of lemon juice (to taste)
- ¼ cup of sugar (to taste)
Method
Step 1
Prepare the Feijoas: Scoop the flesh out of the feijoas and place it in a saucepan.
Step 2
Add Water and Lemon Juice: Add several dessert spoons of water to the saucepan, just enough to prevent the fruit from sticking to the bottom. Add a dash of lemon juice to taste.
Step 3
Cook the Feijoas: Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the fruit is soft and the mixture has reduced.
Step 4
Mash the Fruit: Use a masher or a fork to mash the softened fruit to your desired consistency.
Step 5
Add Sugar: Add approximately ¼ cup of sugar (adjust to taste) to the mashed fruit.
Step 6
Re-boil: Return the mixture to the heat and boil until the sugar has dissolved and the compote reaches the desired consistency.
Step 7
Cool and Serve: Allow the compote to cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm or cold.
Enjoy your feijoa compote over yogurt, ice cream, pancakes, or as a topping for desserts!