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Spiced Tropical Fruit Compote

:  November/December 1995

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Whole spices give a subtle but distinct flavor to this tropical fruit compote. Here the fruit is not cooked in the syrup, but simply macerated so that the tastes remain fresh and distinct. The spiced syrup is also a wonderful sweetener for hot tea or as a base for a light punch.


Spiced Tropical Fruit Compote Recipe

Makes: 6 servings, 2/3 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
  • 1/4 cup lime juice, (2 limes)
  • 10 whole cardamom pods,bruised
  • 8 whole allspice berries
  • 8 whole black peppercorns
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
  • 2 tablespoons Curaçao or other orange liqueur
  • 3 kiwi, peeled and sliced
  • 2 mangoes or papayas, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
  • 2 seedless tangerines or small oranges, peeled and sliced
  • 2 star fruit (carambolas), thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 banana, peeled and cut into thick slices

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Preparation

  1. Combine sugar, pineapple juice, lime zest and juice in a small saucepan. Tie the spices in a small cheesecloth bag and add it to the saucepan. Bring the liquid to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Stir in orange liqueur. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  2. Toss kiwi, mangoes (or papaya), tangerines (or oranges), star fruit, pineapple and banana in a serving bowl. Add the syrup and stir gently. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove the spice bag and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving: 214 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 53 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 5 g fiber; 5 mg sodium; 454 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (148 % daily value), Vitamin A (16% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 3

Exchanges: 2 fruit, 1 1/2 carbohydrate


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Recipe Categories

Ethnic/Regional
American
Health & Diet Considerations
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
1 hour or less
Servings
6
Preparation/ Technique
Marinate/Rub
Meal/Course
Brunch
Dessert
Season
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Entertaining, casual
Entertaining, formal
Vegan
Vegetarian
Type of Dish
Desserts, fruit
Publication
November/December 1995
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