Compost Compote

Compost Compote is what I make when I have fruit that will soon be compost unless I take action: I remove seeds, stems, moldy bits, etc., add a few drops of water, cook for 10-20 minutes, then taste and add lemon juice, vanilla, or whatever else I think it needs. Sometimes I cook it longer, to break it down to the consistency of chunky applesauce.

This makes me feel Virtuous and Frugal and induces me to combine fruits I never would have thought of putting together otherwise. Also, I enjoy the name.

Results vary depending on the combination of fruits, but it can be surprisingly good. Probably the most successful variation I ever made consisted mostly of apples and plums. Today I made a compote of pears, grapes, grapefruit, and tangerine. At first I thought adding the grapefruit might have been a mistake because it made the compote bitter, but a dash of vanilla balanced it out.