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This delicious homemade fresh peach compote comes together on your stovetop in 15 minutes or less. It's the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, French toast, crepes, yogurt, or peanut butter toast.
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Two small jars of peach compote on a marble countertop with half of a fresh peach off to the side.
Homemade peach compote is a great way to use up an abundance of fresh peaches.

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We love fruit compotes around here. It started with this tasty strawberry compote. Then we shared this delicious apple compote, which is perfect on peanut butter toast! We went on to share this fabulous mango compote, which is great on these mango pancakes. When a kind neighbor knocked on our door to offer a bag of fresh peaches straight from the orchard, I couldn’t resist whipping up a batch of peach compote to add to the fruit compote lineup.

I am sure that we will be adding many more fruit compote recipes in the days to come. They are such a great option for breakfast – on toast, yogurt, or as a topping for pancakes, waffles, French toast or crepes.

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

  • Simple Ingredients. With just three basic ingredients – fresh peaches, sugar, and lemon juice – this recipe showcases the natural sweetness and flavor of ripe peaches without overwhelming them with unnecessary additions.
  • Quick and Easy. With just a few minutes of prep and a short cooking time, you can whip up this peach compote in no time. It’s a simple yet impressive addition to any breakfast or dessert spread.
  • Homemade Goodness. Making your own peach compote allows you to control the quality of ingredients and tailor the flavor to your liking, ensuring a fresh and delicious result every time.
  • Fresh and Seasonal. Using fresh peaches when they’re in season ensures that you get the best flavor and texture in your compote, making it a perfect summer treat.
  • Delicious Year-Round. While best enjoyed with fresh, ripe peaches during the summer months, you can also make this compote with frozen peaches or canned peaches for a taste of summer any time of year.
  • Versatility. This peach compote can be used in a variety of ways, from topping pancakes, waffles, or French toast to serving alongside yogurt, ice cream, or pound cake. It’s also a great filling for pastries or as a topping for oatmeal or granola.

Ingredients

Peach compote ingredients
This recipe uses only 3 simple ingredients.
  • 2 cups fresh peaches chopped into ½ inch squares. This is about 3-4 medium peaches.
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar.
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice. The juice from one small lemon should be enough.

Instructions

Overhead view of peach compote ingredients in a saucepan.
Step 1. Combine all ingredients in a medium non-reactive saucepan (stainless steel, ceramic or glass) over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil stirring constantly.
Overhead view of cooked peach compote in a saucepan.
Step 2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

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    Two small jars of compote on a beige napkin with a plate of French toast in the background.
    This compote makes a great topping for French toast. This is how we enjoyed it the day we took this photo. 🙂

    FAQs

    Yes it can! Like this homemade blueberry syrup, you can store this compote in your refrigerator for up to a month and up to a year in the freezer. To freeze, allow the compote to cool completely. Then pour it into a mason jar, leaving at least 1 inch at the top to allow for expansion during freezing, then cover tightly with a lid. Thaw out in the refrigerator, and then keep it refrigerated once opened. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, checking at 30 second intervals.

    Lemon juice will help prevent browning. This recipe uses lemon juice to keep the peaches looking fresh. It also adds flavor.

    Yes, you can substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar if you prefer. Brown sugar will add a slightly caramelized flavor to the compote.

    Peach compote can be served warm or cold and is a versatile topping for breakfast foods like pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or yogurt. It also makes a delicious topping for desserts like ice cream, pound cake, or cheesecake.

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    Peach Compote

    This delicious homemade fresh peach compote comes together on your stovetop in 15 minutes or less. It's the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, French toast, crepes, yogurt, or peanut butter toast.
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    Two small jars of peach compote on a marble countertop with half of a fresh peach off to the side.
    Prep Time:5 minutes
    Cook Time:10 minutes
    Total Time:15 minutes

    Equipment

    Medium saucepan
    Wooden spoon

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups fresh peaches Chopped into ½ inch squares. This is about 3-4 medium peaches.
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice The juice from one small lemon.
    US Customary – Metric

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a medium non-reactive saucepan (stainless steel, ceramic or glass) over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil stirring constantly.
      2 cups fresh peaches, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
    Servings: 16 servings (one serving is 2 tablespoons)
    Calories: 24kcal
    Author: Sandra

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