1690s, from French compote "stewed fruit," from Old French composte (13c.) "mixture, compost," from Vulgar Latin *composita, fem. of compositus (see composite). Etymologically the [..]

[French] Dried and fresh fruit cooked with sugar to a jam like consistency, brief enough to allow the fruit to retain their individual identity. A deep bowl, often stemmed, from which such desserts an [..]

Combination of fresh or cooked fruits. May be served hot or chilled.

(KAHM-poht) – (1) Compote refers to a chilled dish of fresh or dried fruit that has been slowly cooked in sugar syrup, which may also contain alcohol or liqueur and sometimes spices.  Slow cooking is [..]

[French] Dried and fresh fruit cooked with sugar to a jam like consistency, brief enough to allow the fruit to retain their individual identity. A deep bowl, often stemmed, from which such desserts an [..]

stewed fresh or dried fruit

 (f) a dessert made of fruits cooked slowly with sugar or syrup. Also used, by extension, for vegetables or meat cooked the same way.

A chilled sauce or condiment of fresh or dried fruit in a syrup.

(n) dessert of stewed or baked fruit

(f) a dessert made of fruits cooked slowly with sugar or syrup. Also used, by extension, for vegetables or meat cooked the same way.

mixed fruit, raw or cooked, usually served in “compote” dishes.

mixed fruit, raw or cooked, usually served in “compote” dishes.