Pumpkin Harvest Delight: Tart Cherry & Apple Compote

Jack o’Lantern Compote 🎃

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 1 pumpkin compote

Description:

How about setting this Jack o’Lantern Compote down on your fall dining table? This unique dessert would be the topic of conversation as you served it to your guests.

Ingredients:

1 cup port wine
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup butter
1 onion
3/4 cup dried tart cherries
3/4 cup dates
3/4 cup honey
1/3 cup tart apples
2 pumpkins

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 2444.1
Fat: 94g
Saturated Fat: 58.5g
Cholesterol: 244mg
Sodium: 713.4mg
Carbohydrates: 352.2g
Fiber: 28.1g
Sugar: 292g
Protein: 11.2g

Instructions:

Step	Instructions
1	In a saucepan, boil the port and cider vinegar together until reduced by half.
2	In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onion until translucent.
3	Add the dried fruit, honey, and apples to the skillet and stir to blend.
4	Pack the cavity of the pumpkin with this mixture, then pour the port-cider vinegar mixture over the filling.
5	Put the lid back on the pumpkin and bake in a 350°F oven for 45-60 minutes, or until the compote is bubbling and the pumpkin is tender.
6	To serve, spoon out both pumpkin flesh and compote into glass dishes.

Keywords:

Fruit, Vegetable, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours, Easy

This Jack o’Lantern Compote combines the flavors of tart cherries, dates, honey, and apples, all nestled within a pumpkin shell, creating a delightful dessert that captures the essence of fall. The rich port wine and cider vinegar reduction add depth to the sweet and tangy filling, making each bite a burst of autumn flavors. Whether for a cozy weeknight treat or a festive gathering, this Jack o’Lantern Compote is sure to impress your guests and become a seasonal favorite at your table.