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    Home » Recipes » Condiments

    Easy Vanilla Pineapple Compote

    Published: Jun 14, 2018 · Modified: Oct 19, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Easy Pineapple Compote with vanilla and optional dark rum

    Pineapple Compote is an easy, tasty topping! You only need 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to make this flavourful fruit sauce. Vanilla makes it extra special and you could also add a splash of rum for grown ups. Enjoy it on waffles, yogurt, ice cream and more.

    Bowl of pineapple compote.

    Pineapple compote is really easy to make, using fresh, frozen or canned pineapple.

    It caramelises as it cooks and creates a sauce that's bursting with sweet zingy flavour.

    The versatile compote is livened up with a little vanilla essence and you can even add a splash of spiced rum for an extra grown up flavour.

    It's quick, easy, vegan, gluten-free and great on so many dishes.

    Serving Suggestions

    Enjoy pineapple compote warm or cold and try it:

    On pancakes and waffles (check out my vegan pancakes and vegan waffles)
    A cake filling
    On vanilla cheesecake
    On yogurt
    Drizzled on frosted cupcakes
    Stuffed inside crepes

    A bowl of quick and easy vanilla pineapple compote next to a pineapple

    Compote

    I make compote all the time.

    It's a great way to use up fruit and veggies that aren't at their best anymore or to use up a glut or excess in the freezer.

    I adore mango compote on waffles for brunch and a spoonful of raspberry compote over vanilla ice cream.

    Breakfast turns into something special with a little spiced berry compote on a hot bowl of porridge or coconut rice pudding.

    Compote is similar to jam, but it's quicker to make and is more like stewed fruit with sugar. Chunks of fruit swim in a thick sweet fruity sauce.

    Be sure to check out my list of the Best Fruit Compote Recipes.

    Step by step tutorial

    It's really quick and easy to make this versatile pineapple sauce.

    To help, here are step by step tutorial photos to make sure you have every success when you make it.

    Pineapple being cut into chunks.

    1: Peel, core and chop the fresh pineapple into chunks (or use canned or frozen)

    Pot of pineapple, water and brown sugar.

    2: Add the sugar, pineapple juice or water and lime juice to a saucepan and bring to a boil over a medium/low heat.

    Pot of sugar syrup and pinepple.

    3: Reduce the heat, add the pineapple chunks and simmer for to reduce slightly.

    Pot of pineapple, sugar syrup and cornstarch slurry.

    4: Dissolve the cornflour/cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water and stir it in. Return to the stove and heat to thicken further.

    Pot of pineapple compote.

    5: Stir in the vanilla and rum (if using). Allow to cool and enjoy!

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    Easy Vanilla Pineapple Compote

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    Make this zesty sweet pineapple compote in just 15 minutes. It's great on waffles, pancakes, cheesecake, yogurt, porridge and more!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Condiments, Dips and Spreads
    Cuisine International
    Servings 10
    Calories 100 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups pineapple chunks peeled, cored and cut into chunks (or 300g/ 1 pineapple)
    • ¾ cup (100g) light brown sugar lightly packed
    • ½ cup (115ml) pineapple juice (or water)
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice or lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons dark rum optional
    • 1 tablespoon cornflour cornstarch

    Instructions
     

    • Add the sugar, pineapple juice or water and lime juice to a saucepan and bring to a boil over a medium/low heat.
      Pot with sugar and water.
    • Reduce the heat, add the pineapple chunks and simmer for 15 minutes to reduce slightly. 
      How to make pineapple compote - step 3: Reduce the heat, add the pineapple chunks and simmer for 15 minutes to reduce slightly.
    • Dissolve the cornflour/cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water and stir it in. Return to the stove and heat for 1 minute. 
      Pot with pineapple.
    • Stir in the vanilla and rum (if using). Allow to cool (it will thicken further as it cools). 
      How to make pineapple compote: Step 5 - Stir in the vanilla and rum (if using). Allow to cool

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 24gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 44.9mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.4mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    1. Agatha

      July 04, 2023 at 3:45 pm

      5 stars
      Love this compote and has ;ecome a family favorite

      Reply
    2. Debbie Osbourne

      April 20, 2021 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      This is exactly the recipe I was looking for to take my pineapple upside down cake to the next level.
      Perfect.
      Thank you!!

      Reply
    3. Linh

      April 18, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never heard or made compote before till I saw this. It turned out very delicious! I paired it with panna cotta.

      Reply
    4. Nichola - Globalmouse

      June 16, 2018 at 9:13 pm

      I don't think I've ever made a compote but this looks lovely! Perfect for ice cream - I'll give this a go this summer.

      Reply
    5. di

      June 15, 2018 at 4:14 am

      Oh I bet the rum adds a lot of flavor to this pineapple compote. Would be amazing with sorbet or as a topping for crepes.

      Reply
    6. Nayna Kanabar

      June 14, 2018 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      This pineapple compote sounds delicious I can just imagine it spooned over a bowl of coconut or mango ice cream to give it a tropical burst of flavour.

      Reply
    7. Kara Guppy

      June 14, 2018 at 7:34 pm

      I always struggle with using pineapple in dishes but this looks fab

      Reply
    8. Emma Raphael

      June 14, 2018 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds delicious. I always have the odd tin kicking around in the back of the cupboard too and not much idea what to do with them, so this is perfect. Saturday morning waffles here we come! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Penny Golightly

      June 14, 2018 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      This looks like it would make an amazing filling for a coconut cake or a Jamaican ginger cake. Thanks for the recipe, must give it a try.

      Reply
    10. Carolin

      June 14, 2018 at 11:18 am

      We often have carampelised pineapple with vanilla ice-cream. It's so nice, especially when it's still a little warm...

      Reply

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