Indulge in this luscious and sweet coconut-caramelized peach fig compote. Sweet peaches and fresh figs roasted in coconut oil, naturally sweetened with honey, and seasoned with fresh lemon, coconut flakes, and earthy cinnamon.
Here in Sardinia there is an abundance of fig trees spread out among private properties as well as lining the streets throughout the majestic countryside. We are so lucky to have some fresh fig trees on our property and so we take full advantage of the delicious fruit that peaks in maturity towards the end of our vacation. My son loves figs and he also loves to help pick fresh figs from the tree in our garden. While we usually indulge in these sweet fruits in their natural state, freshly picked from the tree, we also love the aroma and flavour when they’re cooked.
For this recipe I tossed some freshly picked figs with sliced organic peaches, buttery coconut oil, raw honey, tart lemon juice, and earthy cinnamon. The combination of flavours and textures in this compote make for a delicious, yet healthy snack or dessert to serve to the kids. The serving options for this healthy compote are endless;
- Serve to baby, mashed or pureed
- Spread on toast or serve on top of waffles or pancakes.
- Mix into oatmeal or add to a fruit and yogurt parfait.
- Use as a filling for dessert crepes.
- Puree and use a substitute for sugar in baked goods.
If you try this recipe (and love it!) be sure to snap a pic and tag me on Instagram with #bitesforfoodies so I can see your creation!
This looks like something my son would really like! Thanks for the recipe!
I’m not really familiar enough with figs to know if I really like them or not. Fig Newtons don’t count…but this collaboration here…looks utterly delicious!
No, I don’t think fig newtons count either, lol!!
wow this recipe is amazing! I don’t have kids but I plan to and when I do I will def be using this recipe.. I can’t wait for ur cookbook to come out!!
Thanks! You need to have kids to enjoy this recipe though, lol! I eat it myself! The cookbook is actually already out! There’s a link on the home page 😉
I love figs but we just get the dried kind here. I wish I could get my hands on fresh ones so I can try it.
I am in need for more Fig recipes and this is perfect! I am envious you have a Fig tree. I absolutely love this fruit! Thanks for sharing!
I just mentioned in another comment that the fig tree is actually in my in-law’s yard in Italy! ;-(
Oh, man. I’m so jealous that you have a fig tree in your yard. I don’t know if I’d be able to stop making recipes with figs! Your recipe with peaches looks delicious!
It’s not actually in MY yard, it’s in my in-laws yard!! We spend our summers in Italy and so I get to take advantage of all the homegrown produce!
This sounds amazing. I love figs, peaches and coconut so I can only imagine how wonderful this tastes. I am going to have to put this on my list for when the produce starts coming in.
Hope you come back to let me know how it turns out 😉
This looks amazing. I love peaches and figs but never thought of mixing them, let it alone carmelizing them
Caramelizing makes any fruit taste more delicious!
oh, wow! This looks incredible! What a yummy recipe!
Thanks!
This is really tasty! We don’t have figs here though.
You could make this with peaches and it would be just as delicious!
Recipes that ‘just happen’ and turn out awesome make me very happy. 🙂 this looks really good!
Me too! I love experimenting with recipes (often praying they’ll turn out and won’t result in wasting ingredients!) so I am VERY happy when they turn out like this!
Wow! This looks amazing! It looks so yummy and delicious! Have got to make this.
Never tried this before but boy does this recipe look good. I can’t wait to try this sometime. Thanks!
Oh wow, I have never tried fresh fig before but this looks delicious with peaches and coconut in it. I love coconuts!
Me too! I would add coconut to everything if I could!
Can you believe I’ve never had a fig in my life! This looks like a really tasty treat for after dinner 🙂
You need to try them!! I eat dried figs almost every day but nothing beats fresh ones!
This recipe makes me miss the fig tree we used to have in the backyard at my old home. 🙁
My dad planted one when we were kids however, I didn’t appreciate figs back then!!! I wish I could plant one now!
Omg this just looks so yummy!!!! I love coconut and peaches so I will definitely be pinning this!!! Excited to give it a try 🙂
Thanks for pinning! Enjoy 😉
Yum that looks delicious. I’m not a big peach eater but this looks like one I could do! Very nice and would make a perfect spring treat!
That looks so delicious. Believe it or not, I’ve never actually had a fresh fig.
Really? You’re missing out! You can find them sporadically in grocery stores. Although they are quite pricey, they are definitely worth it!
Your blog has seriously become one of my favorite things to scroll through. I don’t actually make most of the stuff you post though, I admit, but I really like all the combinations you come up with and your pictures make me hungry lol! I am growing a fig tree and in about 4 years it will start producing! I love to grow my own fruit and check out recipes I’m too lazy to make hahaha 🙂
I completely understand…and thanks for your honesty! I’m happy even if only for the recipes and pictures you keep coming back! One day, you just might try one 😉
That sounds like a delicious sweet treat. It’s definitely a lot healthier than many of my usual snack choices.
It actually tastes so sweet that it seems unhealthy…but of course we know, it’s not!
I think the combination of peach and coconut makes for a great recipe. Indeed, like you say, the buttery taste combined with sweetness, yummie!