Dried Fruit Compote

From EatingWell: December 2006 — Subscribe Now!

This hearty dessert is the perfect sweet ending to a Hanukkah meal. Try serving it with plain yogurt, sweetened sour cream or ricotta cheese.

6 servings, 1/2 cup each

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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.
Uncover and continue simmering slowly until thickened, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely before serving. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Store, covered, in a plastic or glass container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Per serving: 214 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 54 g carbohydrates; 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 Serving

Exchanges: 2 1/2 fruit, 1 other carbohydrate