Easy Mango Compote Recipe

Name: Easy Mango Compote Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mango chunks; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp granulated sugar

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I made this Easy Mango Compote with only 3 ingredients. It is a delicious fruit dish that can be served as an ice cream topping.

This sweet mango sauce is also a delicious compliment to cakes, cookies, cheesecake and other baked goods.

Mango Compote in a bowl, and waffles and mango in background.

3-ingredient mango compote recipe

This compote possesses the sweet, juicy, and tangy flavor of mangoes seasoned with granulated sugar and lemon juice.

Just imagine the juicy goodness in this recipe! The texture is smooth and almost viscous just perfect as a topping or something to eat with a spoon.

Uses Of Compote

Since this compote is a good pancake topping, it is only natural for this dish to be typically served at breakfast as a pancake and other baked good toppings. It is a great substitute for maple syrup indeed.

Give color and more flavor to your usual breakfast dish by adding this compote to your menu, you surely will not regret doing so.

This compote can also be served at snack time as a standalone dish. Devour it in the afternoon, and enjoy its naturally sweet and tangy flavor without the additional taste of any baked goods.

Most people treat compote as a dessert as well, hence you may serve it after dinner.

Why Does This Recipe Works?

This compote is dairy-free!
The recipe does not include any artificial juices or powders. It is vegan-friendly, particularly a fruit-based dish.
It is a quick and easy recipe you can make at home with three budget-friendly ingredients.
This is the best recipe to make to save your mangoes from rotting and going to waste. It is an efficient recipe that requires little effort to make.
A great topping for making whatever the season is!

What's in This Recipe?

Fresh Mango Chunks: You may use fresh or frozen mangoes for this recipe.

Granulated Sugar: It melts easily; hence it is a good choice of sweetener for your compote.

Lemon juice: Squeeze some lemon into the mixture for a more balanced flavor of mangoes. It is indeed a great flavor enhancer. You may use fresh lime juice instead.

How To Make Mango Compote?

One: In a medium saucepan or small pot, add mango, sugar and lemon juice, stir with a wooden spoon until combined.

Two: Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until bubbly, then reduce the heat and cook for 5-7 minutes more, stirring often.

Top Tips!

Be mindful of the lemon you will be adding. Don't let the lemon flavor overcome the natural sweetness and tangy taste of mangoes.
Frequently stir the mixture in the saucepan to avoid the mixture from sticking to the pan's surface.
Do not overcook, or the texture will become too lumpy to be used as a topping.
Use fresh or frozen mangoes.

Recipe FAQs

How to store homemade compote?

You can keep this homemade mango compote refrigerated for up to two weeks in an airtight jar. In addition, it can be frozen for up to two months.

How to freeze homemade compote?

To freeze the compote, make sure it is totally cool before placing it in an airtight container or clean mason jar with a 1-inch gap at the top, covering it with the lid, and placing it in the freezer for at least one hour.

Is it possible to use a liquid sweetener in making compote?

In this case, using a liquid sweetener such as honey or maple syrup if you want to make a thick sauce is not advisable. If you use these sweeteners, the mixture will be runnier and won't set as much as if you use crystallized sugar.

How To Make Compote In The Instant Pot?

Add the fruit you like and sugar to the instant pot and pressure cook on high for 3 minutes. Add the lemon juice and mash the fruit with a fork or masher. Enjoy!

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