Compote commonly refers to a sweet dish, ideal for ending a meal as a dessert.

Dessert Usage

The level of sweetness can differ; some compotes are very sweet, others are mildly sweet.

Sweetness Varies

Compote textures can vary from chunky to smooth, depending on how it's prepared.

As a dish, compote elevates the presentation of fruit, making it an elegant table feature.

Though typically for fruit, a compote dish can also present candies or nuts.

Empty compote containers can serve as beautiful, ornamental pieces in homes.

 As an art form it lies somewhere between still-life painting and plumbing. Upon his death in 1967, a quarter of the items were sold off for compote