Dried Fruit Compote with Green Tea & Lemon

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From EatingWell:  January/February 2008

When the selection of fruit in the winter is lacking, poaching shelf-stable dried fruit in lemon-infused green tea creates a luscious fruit compote. Serve topped with low-fat plain yogurt and chopped pistachios for breakfast or dessert.

8 servings, about 1/2 cup each | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 1 3/4-4 1/4 hours plus chilling time

Ingredients

• 3 green tea bags
• 3 1/4 cups boiling water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
• 3 cups mixed dried fruit, such as apples, apricots, pears, figs and/or raisins

Preparation

1. Steep tea bags in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove tea bags. Stir sugar and lemon zest into the tea. Cut any large pieces of fruit into halves or quarters. Place the fruit and tea in a 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Cover and cook until the fruit is plump and tender and the liquid is syrupy, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours on high or 3 1/2 to 4 hours on low. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition

Per serving : 146 Calories; 0 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 39 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 4 g Fiber; 10 mg Sodium; 462 mg Potassium

2 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 1/2 fruit

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.