Savory Peach Compote

This savory peach compote is a delicious way to elevate your summer grilled meats, fish, and vegetable dishes. It's the perfect topping that adds bold flavor and a hint of sweetness.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This peach compote is perfect for serving with grilled meats, spread on sandwiches, or as a condiment on a charcuterie board. It's also a great way to use up leftover peaches.

So next time you're at the farmers market, pick up a few extra peaches and try this fresh peach compote recipe.

• Great way to use leftover peaches. If you have a few extra peaches that are starting to get soft, this is a great way to use them up.
• Versatile. Drizzle this savory peach compote over grilled chicken or pork, or to add it to a salad.
• Delicious. The sweet peaches are perfectly balanced by the savory spices, creating a truly unique and delicious taste.

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• Why You Will Love This Recipe
• Savory Peach Compote Ingredients
• How to Make Savory Peach Compote
• Serving Suggestions
• Related Recipes
• Substitutions and Variations
• Equipment
• Storage and Reheating
• Tips for Success
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Food Safety
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Savory Peach Compote Ingredients

There are so many delicious ways to enjoy fresh summer peaches, but one of my favorites is fresh peach compote.

This easy-to-make condiment is the perfect way to add a touch of sweetness and depth of flavor to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even savory breakfast dishes.

• Peaches - Fresh, peeled, pitted, and diced (you can leave the skins on if you prefer).
• Olive oil - Or any vegetable oil.
• Garlic - Fresh garlic cloves.
• Red onion - Chopped finely.
• Rosemary - Fresh or dried.
• Cinnamon - Ground.
• Vanilla bean - Scrapped.
• Crushed red pepper flakes - The kind you put on pizza.
• Lemon juice - Fresh squeezed.
• Water
• Sugar - White sugar, or if you prefer, light brown sugar.
• Salt
• Black pepper

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to Make Savory Peach Compote

Just a few ingredients and a few minutes on the stovetop are all you need to create this delicious compote. You can make this compote with either peels or unpeeled peaches.

Prep Jars and Peaches

1. Wash some canning jars with hot, soapy water. If planning to can, be sure to sterilize them first, otherwise clean jars are fine for refrigerator storage.
   
   
2. If you want to quickly peel peaches you can use a vegetable peeler. Another method is to dip the peaches for 1 minute in boiling water. Rinse with cold water and the peach peels will literally slip off the peaches.

3. Cut each peach in halve, remove the pit, and dice up the peaches.

Add Peaches To A Large Pot

4. Add the oil and chopped onion to a large stockpot and saute until the onion is softened and fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
   
   
5. Add the rosemary, cinnamon, crushed red pepper flakes, and peaches to the stockpot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add The Sugar

6. Add the lemon juice, water, and sugar to the cooking peaches and stir to combine.

Simmer Until Thickened

7. Turn the heat up to medium high and bring to a rapid boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium and simmer until the peaches are quite soft and the mixture begins to thicken, about 10 minutes.
   
   
8. Remove the stock pot from the heat and allow the compote mixture to cool for several minutes.
   
   
9. Transfer the warm peach compote to the cleaned, dry jars and allow to cool before sealing the lids on. Use immediately, or store jars in the refrigerator.

PRO TIP: If you like a less chunky peach compote you can use a potato masher to break up the peaches even smaller while it's simmering.

Serving Suggestions

Whether you're serving this savory peach compote with grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or on a grilled cheese sandwich, this compote is sure to add a delicious and unique flavor to your meal.

Try using this peach compote with the following recipes:

• Sourdough Grilled Cheese
• Traeger Smoked Chicken Breasts
• Broiled Chicken Thighs
• Dutch Oven Turkey Breast
• Blackstone Steak Quesadillas

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Related Recipes

• Homemade Peach Ice Cream
• Peach Pie Crumble
• Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls
• Pineapple BBQ Sauce
• Blackened Grouper with Mango Salsa

Substitutions and Variations

Here are a few substitutions and variations making this fresh peach compote recipe:

• You can substitute other spices for the rosemary and cinnamon, such as thyme, nutmeg, or ginger.
• If you want a sweeter compote, add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup.
• You can also add other fruits to the compote, such as nectarines, plums, or apricots.

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making fresh peach compote recipe.

• 6 quart stock pot
• Canning Funnel

Storage and Reheating

• Savory peach compote will keep in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
• You can also freeze the compote for up to 3 months.
• To reheat the compote, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then warm it gently in a saucepan or the microwave.

Tips for Success

• For a spicier compote, add an extra pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
• If you don't have fresh peaches, you can use frozen peaches.
• If you want a thicker compote, simmer for a few minutes longer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Food Safety

• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
• Wash hands after touching raw meat.
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
• Never leave cooking food unattended.
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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