compote

[ kom-poht; French kawn-pawt ]

/ ˈkɒm poʊt; French kɔ̃ˈpɔt /

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noun, plural com·potes

[kom-pohts; French kawn-pawt]. /ˈkɒm poʊts; French kɔ̃ˈpɔt/.

fruit stewed or cooked in a syrup, usually served as a dessert.

Also compotier. a dish, usually of glass, china, or silver, having a base, stem, and often a lid, and used for serving fruit, nuts, candy, etc.

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Origin of compote

1685–95; <French; Old French composte<Latin composita, feminine of composituscomposite; cf. compost

Words nearby compote

Compostela, composting toilet, composure, compotation, compotator, compote, compotier, compound, compound annual return, compound-complex sentence, compound engine

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How to use compote in a sentence

Sure, I could always freeze them, but that would deprive me of the pleasure and creative challenge of deciding what to do with them — cook them up into pies, crisps and compotes, puree them into sauces, grill them for salads and sundaes, and more.
Pork chops and peaches meld savory with sweet in this speedy skillet dinner|Ellie Krieger|June 17, 2021|Washington Post
Make the pudding and the blueberry compote and stash them in the fridge to chill.
Make lemon pudding with blueberry whipped cream your next dinner party dessert|Adam Roberts|June 4, 2021|Washington Post
The blueberry compote can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Make lemon pudding with blueberry whipped cream your next dinner party dessert|Adam Roberts|June 4, 2021|Washington Post
A few minutes before it’s time for dessert, make the whipped cream, stir some blueberry compote into it, dollop and serve.
Make lemon pudding with blueberry whipped cream your next dinner party dessert|Adam Roberts|June 4, 2021|Washington Post

Remove the puddings from the refrigerator and top each with a dollop of the blueberry whipped cream, followed by dollops of the remaining blueberry compote, and serve.
Make lemon pudding with blueberry whipped cream your next dinner party dessert|Adam Roberts|June 4, 2021|Washington Post
Apple Compote Tart Apples are fall to me, and they remind me of my mom.
4 Autumnal Desserts|Michel Richard|November 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Once the tart has baked for 10 minutes, carefully spoon and spread the topping over the apple compote to cover it.
4 Autumnal Desserts|Michel Richard|November 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
So, offer to bring a gorgeous pie (or cobbler, crisp, crumble, tart, compote or charlotte) to your next potluck invite.
Profiting From the Fruit Meltdown|Katie Workman|July 7, 2009|DAILY BEAST
A tray on the table held rolls and butter, some slices of cold ham, a glass of milk and a compote of apples.
The Four Corners Abroad|Amy Ella Blanchard
A sick man longs for such things like a child and therefore I beg you to-day for the peach compote.
The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume III (of 3)|Alexander Wheelock Thayer
When cold, the compote may be put in a mould; turn over a dish, remove the mould, and serve.
Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks|Pierre Blot
Line a well-buttered pudding-dish with slices of sponge-cake and cover with peach compote.
365 Foreign Dishes|Unknown
Around the center are candles with yellow silk shades and a silver compote holding green glace grapes tied with yellow ribbon.
Breakfasts and Teas|Paul Pierce

British Dictionary definitions for compote

compote

/ (ˈkɒmpəʊt, French kɔ̃pɔt) /

noun

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

Word Origin for compote

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

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