Puddings Recipes - Fresh Fruit Compote Recipe

Ingredients

SERVES 4

• Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

• 50g/2oz caster sugar

• 4 tablespoons elderflower cordial

• 300ml/1/2pt water

• 4 dessert apples (peeled, cored and sliced)

• 225g/8oz blackberries

• 2 fresh figs (sliced)

For the topping:

• 150g/5oz thick natural yogurt

• 2 tablespoons clear honey

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Method:

1. Place the lemon zest and juice into a saucepan, together with the sugar, elderflower cordial and water. Set over a low heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.     

2. Add the apples to the saucepan. Simmer gently for about 4 to 5 minutes, until just tender. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool.

3. When cold, transfer the apples and syrup to a serving bowl and add the blackberries. Add the figs and stir gently to mix. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

4. Spoon the yogurt into a small serving bowl and drizzle the honey over the top.

5. Cover and chill before serving with the compote.