Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Stone-Fruit Compote 3.7 (73) 8 Reviews By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Rate PRINT Share Close Yield: Makes 1 1/3 cups Enjoy this chunky fruit spread on toast with ricotta or spoon it over plain yogurt. Ingredients 2 ¼ cups coarsely chopped stone fruit, such as peaches, nectarines, and plums (about ¾ pound total) 2 tablespoons honey Coarse salt Flavor Combination 1 (Optional) 1 star anise 2 allspice berries Flavor Combination 2 (Optional) 1 wide strip lemon zest 1 small cinnamon stick Directions In a small saucepan, combine fruit, honey, pinch of salt, water, and desired flavor combination (optional). Cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a pint-size jar and let cool. Originally appeared: Everyday Food, July/August 2010 Rate It PRINT