Quandong Compote
A simple Australian native fruit compote for desserts, baking and breakfast
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: ~ 20 minutes
Makes: Approx 1 cup
This simple quandong compote is one of the most versatile ways to use dried quandong. Tart, vibrant, and deeply fruity, it works just as well spooned over ice cream as it does folded into baking or served alongside scones.
The base recipe is intentionally minimal, letting the flavour of the quandong shine. Optional additions can be used to soften or round out the tartness, depending on how you plan to use it.
Ingredients
1 cup dried quandong halves
2 cups water
Optional flavour additions
2 tbsp brown sugar (for added sweetness)
1 tsp vanilla essence
½ tsp wattleseed powder
Method
Place the dried quandong halves and water in a saucepan.
Bring to the boil, then reduce to a rapid simmer.
Cook for 15 minutes, until the quandongs are softened and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Remove from heat. While still warm, stir through any optional flavour additions if using.
Allow to cool before storing.
To serve
Spoon over vanilla ice cream
Serve with scones and cream
Use as a filling or swirl in sweet baking, such as quandong damper rolls
Quandong Note
Our dried quandong halves won’t be available until late 2026.
In the meantime, dried quandong can sometimes be sourced through specialty suppliers. As with all native ingredients, tartness varies – always taste and adjust sugar as you go.
