dessert of stewed or baked fruit
Used in a Sentence
compote
How to use compote in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for compote.
Editorial note
I think compote and jam are the same thing.
Examples8
Definitions1
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Quick take
dessert of stewed or baked fruit
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for compote.
noun
dessert of stewed or baked fruit
Example sentences
I think compote and jam are the same thing.
In French it's called compote de pommes which I would say is correct.
Rhubarb makes for great rhubarb pie and compote.
If you’re feeling fancy maybe a berry compote.
We also have compote in English, which is a dessert made from fruit in syrup.
The word for jam is "compota", and I don't know of any portuguese sweet like what you describe as compote.
A good wash and pick over, then a crumble and for the last box boiling with sugar and straining to make a compote served with yoghurt and those rusk cakes.
I'm able to enjoy the etymology of words and the difference between a sauce and a compote and still say "apple sauce" when I'm talking to English speakers.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use compote in a sentence?
I think compote and jam are the same thing.
What does compote mean?
dessert of stewed or baked fruit
What part of speech is compote?
compote is commonly used as noun.