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Peach compote with rum

Peach compote with rum

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Poached peaches in a sugar syrup, finished with a rum-infused syrup once cooled. Serve with a fresh compote, which should be kept refrigerated.

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Recipe from Rotlimena, Atoj, Abacaxi and 1 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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This dessert takes only a little over half an hour to prepare. The peaches retain their flavor and color thanks to the sugar arranged in layers.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time25 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostModerate
  • Cooking methodPoaching
  • Estimated cost$17.15 $2.86 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

6 people
  • $14.85
  • $0.39
  • $1.91

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Wash the peaches thoroughly, including their skin and pit. ≈ 2 min
  2. Place them in a saucepan with water, then bring to a boil.
  3. Remove the peaches from the heat, peel them, cut them in half, and remove the pits. ≈ 8 min
  4. Arrange the peaches in layers in the saucepan, alternating with half of the sugar, then add the remaining sugar. ≈ 3 min
  5. Heat the mixture, then let it simmer for about 3 minutes once it comes to a boil.
  6. Remove the peaches from the skimmer and place them in a bowl or container. ≈ 3 min
  7. Reduce the syrup slightly, add the rum, and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Pour over the peaches once they have cooled.
  8. Store in the refrigerator.

The bill

Peach compote with rum

  • 12 peaches$14.85
  • 0.5 kg of sugar$0.39
  • 1 small glass of rum (approximately 40 ml)$1.91

Total$17.15

that's $2.86 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 12 peaches
  • 0.5 kg of sugar
  • 1 small glass of rum (approximately 40 ml)

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