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compote Definition

com·pote (kämpōt′)

noun

  1. a dish of fruits stewed in a syrup
  2. ☆ a long-stemmed dish for serving candy, fruit, nuts, etc.

Etymology: Fr: see compost

compote Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • fruit: The desert was a fresh lemon tart with compote of autumn fruits and clotted cream.

Converse of object

  • make: Also offered is a selection of locally produced yoghurts, preserves and home made fruit compote.
  • spice: In the kitchen Serve spiced cherry compote with rich meats, and add a dash of red wine vinegar for a tangy flavor.
  • dry: For something a little more unusual, try warm dried fruit compote with a spoonful of creamy Greek yogurt.

Adjective modifier

  • plum: Recipes include red hot soup, butternut squash and semolina gnocchi, and plum compote.
  • cherry: The rich moist chocolate mixed with the black cherry compote is just a dream to eat.
  • mixed: For desserts and meat dishes, mixed berries compote combines raspberries, strawberries and blackberries.
  • warm: Sit the warm sponges on the plates with the warm cherry compote and spoon the vanilla ice cream next to them.
  • fresh: A continental buffet is offered, with fresh fruit compote, juice, cereals, yoghurts and home baked pastries and muffins.
  • black: The rich moist chocolate mixed with the black cherry compote is just a dream to eat.

Preposition: on

  • top: Serve with the rest of the compote on top of the fool.

Noun used with modifier

  • berry: For desserts and meat dishes, mixed berries compote combines raspberries, strawberries and blackberries.
  • fruit: For something a little more unusual, try warm dried fruit compote with a spoonful of creamy Greek yogurt.
  • tomato: The Loin of pork, gruyère and tomato compote looked good, and our neighbor reported that she enjoyed it very much.
  • rhubarb: He chose Orange and almond torte with tangy rhubarb compote and yogurt cream.
  • raspberry: The terrine came with a fromage frais and sharp raspberry compote.
  • cranberry: It came with a light salad including some sweet figs and a tart cranberry compote.