Compote

/kɒmˈpoʊt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A dessert made of fruit cooked in syrup or liquid until soft.

The chef served a delicious pear compote alongside the vanilla ice cream.

A mixture of various fruits, often served as a dessert or side dish.

For brunch, we enjoyed a fresh fruit compote that included strawberries, blueberries, and peaches.

A dish similar to a compote, often containing bits of fruit in syrup.

She prepared a warm cherry compote to drizzle over the pancakes.

A preparation of fruits, generally served as a dessert.

Compote can be served on its own or used as a topping for cakes and pastries.

A sweetened fruit sauce often used as a filling or topping.

I like to add compote on my yogurt for a burst of flavor.

French, from 'comporter', meaning to include or comprise.

fruit compote

A type of compote specifically made from mixed fruits.

kompot

A Russian variant of compote, often made with fresh or dried fruit.

confiture

A fruit preserve similar to compote, often thicker.

jam

A spread made from fruit and sugar, often cooked until thick.

A term used humorously to refer to a mixture of things without a clear category.

That party was a total compote of music styles.

Used to describe something that is a mix or medley.

Her wardrobe is a compote of vintage and modern styles.