Fruit Compote
Whether you prepare this fruit dish for brunch, offer it as an appetizer or top it with a dollop of whipped cream for a light dessert, your guests will be happy. It's brimming with color and flavor and is especially welcoming during wintertime.12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
- 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
- 1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
- 1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen unsweetened sliced peaches
- 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 medium firm banana, sliced
Directions
- Drain pineapple and oranges, reserving juice; set fruit aside. In a
- large microwave-safe bowl, combine tapioca and reserved juices; let
- stand for 5 minutes. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes
- or until clear and thickened, stirring several times. Stir in orange
- juice concentrate.
- In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, oranges, grapes and peaches.
- Add tapioca mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Just before serving, stir in the raspberries and banana. Yield: 12
- servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 96 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein.