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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 13, 2012
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Looking for a fruit dessert? Then check out this spicy compote that’s perfect for French cuisine.

Spicy Fruit Compote

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup maple-flavored syrup, real maple syrup or packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup dried apricots, cut in half
  • 2 pears or apples, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 2-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients until blended. Heat to boiling over medium high heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 8 to 12 minutes or until pears are tender.
  • Step 
    2
    Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks. Serve compote warm or cold.

Nutrition

180 Calories
0g Total Fat
0g Protein
43g Total Carbohydrate
34g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
180
Calories from Fat
0
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
10mg
0%
Potassium
240mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
43g
14%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
34g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 1 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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