Spicy Dried Fig Dessert Compote

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1
can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, undrained

1
cup orange juice

12
dried figs, cut into halves

12
dried apricot halves

1
teaspoon grated orange peel

1
stick cinnamon

4
whole allspice

2
whole cloves

1
tablespoon honey



 
Preparation:
1.
Drain pineapple; reserve juice. Combine pineapple juice, orange juice, figs, apricots, orange peel, cinnamon, allspice and cloves in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, 15 to 20 minutes or until fruits are tender.

2.
Remove whole spices. Stir in honey and pineapple chunks; heat through. Serve warm or chilled.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Carbohydrate 61 g
Saturated Fat trace g
Total Fat 1 g
Calories from Fat 3 %
Calories 240
Fiber 7 g
Protein 3 g
Dietary Exchange:
Fruit 4


This recipe appears in: Compotes & Fondue