Cherry Nectarine Compote is a simple topping made with fresh summer cherries and nectarines. This is a five ingredient recipe which is easy to put together and delicious. When summer fruits are at their peak, they really are the stars and minimal extra is required.
This compote is roasted on a sheet pan. There is nothing easier than this and the results are wonderful. A few years ago I started making Roasted Strawberries and found that roasting creates a nice sauce and intensifies the flavor.
You can serve Cherry Nectarine Compote over vanilla ice cream for dessert and it would also be a wonderful topping for your morning oatmeal or yogurt bowl.
Fresh cherries are also great in Cherry Blueberry Crumble Cake, Cherry Clafoutis, and Cherry Olive Oil Cake.
Cherry Nectarine Compote
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cherries, sliced in half, pits removed
- 4 nectarines, chopped into small cubes, skin on
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with foil for easy clean up.
Add the cherries, nectarines, sugar, vanilla and cornstarch. Use a rubber spatula to combine them all together.
Spread the mixture out into a single layer.
Place into the oven and roast for 15 minutes. Remove and stir to add the juices back into the mixture.
Roast for an additional 15 minutes.
This compote can be served warm or cold.
