compote
nounfeminine/kõˈpɔtɐ/medium
com·po·ta
Definition
A dessert of fruit stewed or cooked in a syrup, usually preserved in jars.
She served the pancakes with a warm berry compote.
This compote is made with seasonal plums and cinnamon.
Common collocations
apple compotehomemade compotejar of compotestewed fruit
Etymology
Do francês 'compote', por sua vez do latim 'composita' (coisa composta).