Plum compote

plum compote

Desserts

A sweet and fragrant plum compote, served with a touch of butter and parsley.

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Discover this delicious plum compote, perfect for a simple yet flavorful dessert. The plums are simmered in a mixture of sugar and cream for an unparalleled taste.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total30 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove
  • Estimated cost$2.05 $0.51 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.03
  • $0.28
  • $0.49
  • $0.07
  • $1.06
  • $0.08
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. For beetroot, you peel them, grate them using a grater with large holes, making sure not to grate the white part, and then cook them in 1/2 litre of water, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes in a pot.
  2. The sugar is caramelized (a light color) at the same time as the flour, by mixing the two to prevent them from burning.
  3. Next, we remove the heat, add the oil paint, and mix thoroughly to ensure it is well incorporated into the flour. ≈ 4 min
  4. Then, the juice in which the beets were cooked is added. ≈ 3 min
  5. Then, we put it back on the heat and let it cook until the caramelized sugar is fully melted, before pouring it over the beets.
  6. If the sauce is too thin, mix one tablespoon of flour with one tablespoon of cold water, and add it to the sauce, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  7. We adjust the flavor to taste, using a pinch of salt, and optionally lemon juice or sugar, depending on personal preference. ≈ 3 min
  8. It can be served as is, or accompanied by crème fraîche that has been thoroughly mixed with a little cold water (as much as the dish is hot), after it has been removed from the heat. ≈ 2 min
  9. You can then add some fresh butter and chopped parsley, or a quarter teaspoon of “Vegeta”. ≈ 3 min
  10. It is typically served with a sauce made from chicken, beef, veal, as well as beef and veal tongues, chicken liver, veal or pork cutlets, roasted meats, and mashed potatoes. ≈ 2 min

The bill

plum compote

  • 25 grams of flour$0.03
  • 30 g of butter$0.28
  • 50-100 ml of heavy cream$0.49
  • one tablespoon of powdered sugar (30 g)$0.07
  • parsley$1.06
  • 2 tablespoons of rapeseed oil (30 ml)$0.08
  • salt$0.04

Total$2.05

that's $0.51 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • A large pot
  • 25 grams of flour
  • 30 g of butter
  • 50-100 ml of heavy cream
  • one tablespoon of powdered sugar (30 g)
  • parsley
  • 2 tablespoons of rapeseed oil (30 ml)
  • salt

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