10-Min Peach Compote
Jammy peach compote made in a saucepan with just sugar and lemon — no pectin, no fuss. Spoon it over yogurt, ice cream, or toast.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 78
- Protein
- 1g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Add peaches, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Stir until the sugar dissolves and the peaches begin to break down, ~2 minutes.
Step 3
Simmer, stirring occasionally and breaking up larger chunks with the back of a spoon, until thick and jammy, 5–7 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before transferring to a jar or serving bowl.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- wooden spoon
- glass jar or serving bowl
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