Fresh Fruit Compote 2
Makes 4 servings
This delicious mixture of stewed, fresh, and dried fruit makes any morning sweet and special. Top each serving with a little vanilla soy- or rice milk, soy yogurt, finely chopped raw nuts or seeds, or a pinch of dried, unsweetened coconut for a real treat.
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and chunked
- 1 pear, peeled and chunked
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup chopped dates, figs, or raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until fruit is tender but not mushy. Serve hot, warm, or chilled.
Tip:
• If the compote gets too sweet, add 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice to balance the flavor.
Per 1/2-cup serving
- Calories: 72
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Calories from Fat: 1.8%
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.1 g
- Sugar: 14.4 g
- Fiber: 2.8 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Calcium: 14 mg
- Iron: 0.3 mg
- Vitamin C: 3.2 mg
- Beta Carotene: 12 mcg
- Vitamin E: 0.1 mg
Source: Breaking the Food Seduction by Neal Barnard, M.D.; recipe by Jo Stepaniak; © Jo Stepaniak 2005, published by permission.
