Looking for a delicious way to use fresh plums? This easy roasted plum compote recipe transforms ripe summer plums into a sweet-tart topping that’s perfect for Greek yogurt, oatmeal, toast, pancakes, cheesecake, and more.

Greek yogurt topped with homemade roasted plum compote, walnuts, and fresh basil, served with a jar of plum compote.

There are only so many fresh plums I can eat before I start looking for new ways to use them. If you have a plum tree or picked up a bag of perfectly ripe plums at the farmers market, this roasted plum compote is one of my favorite recipes.

This bowl of creamy Greek yogurt topped with roasted plum compote and crunchy walnuts has been my favorite breakfast lately. It’s one of the easiest ways I know to use up ripe summer plums, and it feels a little more special than plain yogurt without much extra effort.

Roasting concentrates the fruit into a rich, jammy compote with a bold sweet-tart flavor. I love serving it over rich and creamy cheesecake, or thick Greek yogurt with crunchy walnuts because the creaminess balances the intensity of the roasted plums. It’s equally delicious spooned over oatmeal, pancakes, ricotta toast, or vanilla ice cream. When you add nuts, it’s a lot like a plum crisp.