Unlike jams and jellies, home-made compotes should be kept in sterilised jars in the fridge (for up to two weeks) or frozen for later use.

Can you refrigerate compote?

Compote is a simple fruit sauce made with pieces of fresh (or frozen) fruit and some sugar, cooked briefly on the stove. ... Compote is not as thick as jam or jelly, and it's meant to be consumed relatively soon after making (it will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator).

Does berry compote need to be refrigerated?

If it's pretty high then the sugar acts as a preservative, and they are fine out of the fridge. That being said, because they also feature buttercream, if it was me I'd store them in the fridge in a sealed container, and allow them to warm up to room temperature before serving them.