How to Use compote in a Sentence

compote

noun
Definition of compotenext
  • Serve the pork chops with the compote and some of the onions from the pan.
    — ExpressNews.com, 5 June 2019
  • First comes the cheese, the house sourdough, the rhubarb compote.
    — Washington Post, 11 June 2021
  • The stuffing can be made in advance, as well as the soup, the compote, and the desserts.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 21 Sep. 2022
  • The palate comes alive with a juicy compote of honeyed stone fruit.
    — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2021
  • To serve: Spoon the plum compote around the pork, or transfer to a bowl and serve alongside.
    — Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 23 Oct. 2020
  • There’s even a dumpling on the dessert menu, filled with caramel and pecans and served with an apple compote ($15).
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Place the balls of dough on the pan, create a divot in the center, then spoon in some compote.
    — Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Doused in a warm peach compote and popcorn, the cake was crowned by a ball of sweet corn gelato.
    — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 28 Feb. 2018
  • The foie gras will be on plantain brioche and slathered with soursop compote.
    — Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2021
  • Heart is filled with a pear compote and a white chocolate, honey and goat cheese ganache.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Go for a fruity twist with lemon loaf and top it off with powdered sugar and a berry compote.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2020
  • The fresh, cranberry compote gives this drink a soft pink hue.
    — Kate Franke, Woman's Day, 21 Aug. 2023
  • To make the orange compote: Cut away the peel, white pith, and outer membrane from the oranges.
    — Jill O'Connor, sandiegouniontribune.com, 26 Mar. 2018
  • The blanched almond cake with roasted apricots is next, grainy and full of a fruit compote.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Kim Sunee has a video version of her rhubarb compote recipes, both savory and sweet.
    — Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 5 July 2019
  • The mess is nothing like its cousin the fool—a delicate eddy of compote and cream.
    — Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2024
  • The grapevine theme is on the pitcher and matching glasses, along with the covered compote and a sugar bowl with a lid.
    — Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 9 June 2022
  • Garnish platter with herbs and fruit; serve compote from a bowl.
    — Woman's Day, 17 Nov. 2011
  • The pastry cream and apple compote can be made two days in advance.
    — Claire Perez, sun-sentinel.com, 21 Nov. 2019
  • To make the plum compote: In a medium heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
    — Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 23 Oct. 2020
  • Think poached pears and vanilla maple syrup, or a warm apple compote.
    — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 11 July 2019
  • Saglietti makes a red onion compote, one of her aunt’s recipes.
    — Dallas News, 15 Nov. 2022
  • The 'cakes were buttery and light, but what sold us on them was the blackberry compote with lemon marmalade mixed in.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, 3 Mar. 2018
  • Later, thaw them to use in pies, crumbles, compotes, etc.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Complete your Turkey day feast with this sweet and tangy compote.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 30 Oct. 2017
  • While pork roasts, make compote: Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
    — Woman's Day, 17 Nov. 2011
  • Rare thumbprint compotes by Bakewell, Pears & Co., appear like crystal buoys down the center of the table.
    — Amy Merrick, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2018
  • Two forms of apples — a sweet, caramelized compote and soft whole wedges — make up this simple, fragrant galette.
    — Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2022
  • The cooked product would have a blueberry compote on top.
    — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2024
  • Save them for smoothies, make a breezy berry compote to top pancakes or soak and mash in rum for a tangy, syrupy ice cream topping.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 9 July 2021

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