Dried Fruit Compote
Updated October 10, 2023
- Total Time
- 25 minutes
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
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Ingredients
½ pound mixed dried fruit: apples, apricots, pears, peaches, prunes, figs
Cold water to cover
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
½ teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon honey (or to taste)
Juice 1 orange
2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds
1 cup creme fraiche
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
23 grams carbs; 33 milligrams cholesterol; 211 calories; 4 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 13 grams fat; 3 grams fiber; 28 milligrams sodium; 3 grams protein; 19 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Simmer the fruit in water to cover for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft. Remove to a bowl and reduce liquid in saucepan to half a cup.
- Step 2
Add the orange and lemon peel, honey and orange juice. Stir until honey has melted, correct sweetening and pour the mixture over the fruit. Leave at room temperature.
- Step 3
Just before serving, sprinkle the fruit with the almonds. Serve the creme fraiche separately.
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This is really good. Similar to what my mother made, but even better. I double or triple this recipe, and add dried figs and raisins. So delicious and comforting.
This is really good. Similar to what my mother made, but even better. I double or triple this recipe, and add dried figs and raisins. So delicious and comforting.