compote

[ kom-poht; French kawn-pawt ]

noun

, plural com·potes [kom, -pohts, kaw, n, -, pawt].

1. fruit stewed or cooked in a syrup, usually served as a dessert.
2. Also a dish, usually of glass, china, or silver, having a base, stem, and often a lid, and used for serving fruit, nuts, candy, etc.

compote

/ ˈkɒmpəʊt; kɔ̃pɔt /

noun

1. a dish of fruit stewed with sugar or in a syrup and served hot or cold

Word History and Origins

Origin of compote¹

1685–95; < French; Old French composte < Latin composita, feminine of compositus composite; compost

Word History and Origins

Origin of compote¹

C17: from French composte, from Latin composita, feminine of compositus put in place; see composite

Example Sentences

The compote thickens as it cools, turning jammy and satiny.

From Seattle Times

There is always gravy, there’s always a fruit compote, and the ridged can of cranberry.

From Seattle Times

The nose includes custard filling, marionberry compote, maple brittle and toasted marshmallow.

From Seattle Times

We lightly mashed the cooked berries and poured them over fresh ones, which softened with the compote’s heat.

From Washington Times

To make the compote, combine the ingredients in a small saucepan, and cook over medium heat until the blueberry skins have popped and the mixture is slightly thickened, about 6 to 8 minutes.

From Seattle Times