Dried Fruit Compote

[Guest guest]

Hope you enjoy this! I love dried fruit and this combination is great

either hot or cold - also terrific over a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Blessings!

MtWitchCat

 

 

 

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

 

 

2 cups water

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 ounces dried apricots (3/4 cup)

4 ounces pitted prunes (3/4 cup)

4 ounces dried pear halves, cut in half (3/4 cup)

 

 

1. Stir water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt in a large saucepan

over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves. Add apricots, prunes

and pears and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat and simmer slowly

for 30 minutes.

 

2. Uncover and continue simmering slowly until thickened, about 10

minutes. Let cool completely before serving. Serve at room

temperature or chilled.

 

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 214 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0

g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 54 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 4 g fiber;

102 mg sodium; 486 mg potassium.

 

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (20% daily value), Fiber (16% dv).

 

3 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings

 

Exchanges: 2 1/2 fruit, 1 other carbohydrate

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Store, covered, in a plastic or glass container in

the refrigerator for up to 5 days.