My Simple Peach Compote Recipe

My Simple Peach Compote Recipe

I love a good fruit compote, and peach is no exception. A peach compote is especially favorable to make because you can use almost any version of peaches and the compote will still taste incredible! I’ve made my simple peach compote recipe a handful of times for a few different cakes, so I can honestly say it tastes well in several different cake flavor combinations! I hope you find these tips helpful for when you make your very own peach compote!

One of the cakes I used my peach compote in was my Traeger Baked Peach Crisp Cake. That was a lot of fun! I was challenged to make a cake that you could grill and showcase at the Gygi Grilling Gala in Salt Lake. So this cake is the one I showcased there, and you guys, it will really wow your tastebuds! 

If you own a Traeger Grill, it’s actually pretty doable to bake a lot of different desserts on one! This would be such a fun challenge to do in the summertime when grilling is at its peak. This cake reminds me of every single camping trip I ever went on, so it seemed only natural that my Peach Crisp Cake would be the one that I turn into the Traeger Baked version. OK, but let’s talk about the peach compote inside of it. 

My Simple Peach Compote Recipe

To make the peach compote, you’ll need:

• 2 cups (450 g) peaches chopped, fresh or canned
• 2 tablespoons (27.5 g) light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) cornstarch, dissolved in 1 Tbsp cold water

First, place 1 cup of peaches and the brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring it to a boil and then let it simmer for 10 minutes. Next, put the mixture in a small food processor or blender and pulse it a few times until it becomes more of a puree. Once you get this texture, transfer your mixture back to the saucepan.

Add your remaining cup of peaches to the mixture in the saucepan and let it cook for 5 minutes. Next, add your cornstarch slurry and allow it to simmer until thickened. Let it cool completely before adding it to your cake.

*My peach compote recipe slightly varies depending on which cake I am using it for, so just take note of that for when you are baking different cakes where you want to incorporate it!

Quick Tips for Making Your Peach Compote

1. Use fresh peaches if they are in season. If not, use canned or frozen peaches.
2. If you use canned peaches, make sure to use the ones without any added sugar. (There will be plenty of that in the cake!)
3. If possible, make the peach compote ahead of time. I personally prefer to do this! Just be sure to store it in an air-tight container in the fridge until you are ready to use it. (It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.)
4. Sift your cornstarch before adding it to your peach compote mixture.
5. Remember to let your peach compote cool completely before adding it to your cake.

My Simple Peach Compote Recipe

And that’s my simple peach compote recipe! I hope you get to enjoy it sometime this summer in a cake or two with your family and friends. While peach can sometimes be a hard flavor to include in a cake, once you do it there’s really nothing else like it. I’d love to know which cakes you end up baking and using this peach compote recipe in! Come let me know over on Instagram. You can find me @cakebycourtney and give me a follow to get the best tips and tricks on all things cake!

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