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Compote · From Bladwijzer

Medlar purée

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: 4 people
• Time: 20 min
• From: Medlar

Ingredients

• 1 kg soft, bletted medlars
• 1 knob of butter
• 1 to 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
• a pinch of cinnamon

Method

1. Squeeze or spoon the soft flesh out of the skins.
2. Press it through a sieve or food mill to remove the seeds and skins.
3. Gently warm the purée with the butter, sugar and cinnamon.
4. Taste and serve warm with game or pork, or cold with yoghurt.

Storing: 3 days in the fridge, or up to 6 months frozen in portions.