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Winter Fruit Compote
Serves 8; about 3/4 cup per serving
Serve this versatile warm fruit compote alone, or try it as an accompaniment to meats, as the filling for blintzes or crepes, or over fat-free vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.
8 ounces dried apricots (about 1 1/3 cups)
8 ounces dried apricots (about 1 1/3 cups)
1 cup dried cranberries
6 ounces dried peaches (about 1 cup)
4 ounces pitted prunes (about 2/3 cup)
3 mango tea bags or 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons loose mango tea in a tea ball
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
Grated zest and juice of 2 medium oranges (navel preferred)
1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur or juice of 1 medium orange (navel preferred)
1 cinnamon stick, about 3 inches long
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon minced gingerroot
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
In a large glass bowl, combine apricots, cranberries, peaches, prunes, and tea bags; cover with lukewarm water. Cover bowl with plastic wrap or lid and let soak overnight.
Drain mixture in a colander, discarding tea bags and liquid. Transfer fruit mixture to a large saucepan and add remaining ingredients. Gently combine with a large rubber scraper so mixture is well blended but fruit remains intact. Bring to a low boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 to 55 minutes, or until all fruit is soft.
Variation
Go monochromatic and make this a red compote for the holidays. Soak dried cherries or cranberries, dried apples, and dried apricots overnight with your favorite flavored tea (brewed tea or water with tea bags) and 3 to 4 cups (whatever you have left over) juice from freshly cooked beets. The important thing is to cover all the fruit with liquid; use lukewarm water to make up the difference. Soak overnight and drain the next day as directed above.
| Nutrition Analysis (per serving) | |
| Calories | 340 |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Total Fat | 1.0 g |
| Saturated | 0.0 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 14 mg |
This recipe is reprinted with permission from American Heart Association Low-Fat & Luscious Desserts, Copyright © 2000 by the American Heart Association. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc. Available from booksellers everywhere.
