Easy Pumpkin Compote with Pecan & Date Crumb

This is such a beautiful recipe and made with the purest ingredients. It can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a healthy treat or dessert.

Prep Time45

Total Time45

Servings: 2 Large Jars/4 Small Jars

Ingredients

Pumpkin Compote

1 Teaspoon of corn starch
2 Tablespoons of water
1 ¾ Cups of fresh pumpkin puree See my Pumpkin Puree recipe here
½ Tin of coconut milk (200ml)
¼ Cup of maple/agave syrup
½ Teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 Teaspoon of cinnamon
2 ½ Teaspoons of pumpkin spice mix See my Pumpkin Spice blend here

Pecan & Date Crumb

1 Cup of pecans
4 Medjool dates
2 Cups of water
¼ Teaspoon of salt

Instructions

In a small bowl add the corn starch and water
Add the pumpkin compote ingredients to a saucepan and stir to combine
Heat the mixture on a medium heat and heat for 6-8 minutes, then reduce to a simmer for another 6-8 minutes
Remove from the heat and allow to cool
When the mixture has cooled, transfer to a bowl and cover with cling film (ensure that the cling film is touching the top of the mixture to prevent the top from hardening)
Place in the fridge to set overnight
Add the pecans and dates to two separate bowls, adding a cup of water to each of them and place them in the fridge to soak overnight
Remove the pecans and date from the fridge, pit and chop the dates, chop the pecans
Place the prepared dates and pecans in a food processor, add the salt, blend until smooth
Add some of the crumb to the base of your jars
Remove the pumpkin mixture from the fridge and fill the jar ¾ to the top
Top with the remaining pecan and date crumb and enjoy!

About the Author

A farmer’s daughter from Tipperary, Laurann has always had an appreciation for food, nutrition and health promotion.

Laurann has an honours BSc. Degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Nottingham and a Masters in Public Health Nutrition from University College Dublin. She is also an Associate Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society London.

With a passion for nutrition and experience working in Ireland and the UK, Laurann uses her knowledge and skills to help people achieve optimum health and assists in the prevention and treatment of nutritional related problems through means of nutritional consultation, personalised diet plans, health promotion and education.

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