What does compote mean in cooking?

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Tags

1. #syrup
2. #fruit
3. #compote
4. #water
5. #served
6. #originating
7. #dessert
8. #spices
9. #sugar
10. #either
11. #cooked
12. #whole
13. #pieces
14. #fruits
15. #medieval
16. #europe