Food & Wine
Spiced poached red papaya compote
Compote is a dessert which originates from Medieval Europe. This spiced poached red papaya compote recipe will prove why this dessert has lasted centuries long.
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 medium red papaya (peeled, deseeded & cut into chunks)
- 4 tbsp dried cranberries
- 1 lime (juiced & strips of zest)
- 2 cinnamon quills
- 2 star anise
- 5 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups water
Method:
- Pour water into a saucepan, add sugar, lime juice and lime zest, cinnamon quills and star anise. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Add red papaya and cranberries, bring back to the boil and simmer for a further 2-3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and set aside to cool.
- Can be eaten with cereal for breakfast or with ice cream for dessert.
Recipe courtesy of Australian Papaya.
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