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Pudding was a knockout brioche steeped in caramelised rum syrup with spiced fig compote and vanilla ice cream. The Sun (2015)Strain the fruit from the compote completely, and you have a syrup worth singing about. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Fruit compote Have three tablespoons of dried fruit compote. Times, Sunday Times (2008)It is fantastic served with rich meats and fish, as this spiced compote proves. Times, Sunday Times (2009)Cut into heart shapes and spoon on the rhubarb compote and Greek yoghurt. Times, Sunday Times (2011)A hot apple sauce or fruit compote makes a more virtuous topping. Times, Sunday Times (2006)Dust liberally with icing sugar and serve with a spoonful of berry compote or maple syrup, as preferred. Times, Sunday Times (2013)To turn the compote into a sorbet, whisk the egg white until stiff and fold into the fruit compote. Times, Sunday Times (2010)Pour the hot compote into a large sterilised preserving jar (or small jars). Times, Sunday Times (2009)Porridge with fruit compote has 267, a happy medium. Times, Sunday Times (2012)Pile them high and top with a fruit compote, or mash a ripe banana into the mixture and sweeten with a splash of maple syrup. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Spread 2 large tablespoons of the apple compote or sauce thinly over the pastry, avoiding the edge. Times, Sunday Times (2011)Next up is a trifle, only this one is made with a cooked fruit compote and - shock! Times, Sunday Times (2015)Hot bananas and fruit compote Peel a banana, lay on some foil and sprinkle with a little orange juice and brown sugar. Times, Sunday Times (2008)
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