Total time: 25 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 8 • Difficulty: Easy

Highlighting the very best of summer, this compote combines two Southern favorites, rhubarb and peaches in a wonderful and versative dessert. The delightfully tart mixture of fruits is lovely spooned over low-fat yogurt, a bowl of hot cereal or on frozen yogurt for a late day treat. Try this combination over roasted chicken or pork for a new sauce option. Ready in just 25 minutes, this compote can go right into the fridge for use as a chilled topping later in the week or that very minute, hot. When choosing your rhubarb at the market, picks ones that are thinner, redder and younger. These will be the most tender. You can use overripe peaches here as they will break down during the cooking process. Firm peaches are good too and might add a bit more tartness and texture. If you have a hankering for these summer flavors in winter, tried frozen peaches and rhubarb. You may need to cook them longer since thawing will release more juices to reduce, but each bite will bring memories of warmer days.