Compote of Greengages is a traditional British recipe for a classic compote (semi-set fruit stew) of greengage plums in a sugar and water base that should be consumed on the day it's made. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Compote of Greengages.
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Ingredients:
800g greengages
250g sugar
550ml water
Method:
Add the sugar and water to a pan and boil for 15 minutes, removing any scum as it rises. Measure 600ml of the syrup into a fresh pan, add the greengages and boil gently for 15 minutes (you want the fruit to be soft but not turned to a mush).
Remove the greengages and carefully place in a glass dish. Boil the syrup for a further 5 minutes to reduce. Allow the syrup to cool a little then pour over the fruit. When completely cold this is ready to use. It should be consumed on the day it's made and will not keep.
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