Nectarine-Cherry Compote Recipe

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“I sometimes use half a vanilla bean in this dessert. Just scrape the seeds into the baking dish and tuck the pod under the fruit.” Either way, this fruity treat is a standout! —Maria Breiner, Schwenksville, Pennsylvania

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Nectarine-Cherry Compote Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rum, optional
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 medium nectarines, halved
  • 1 pound fresh sweet cherries, pitted
  • Vanilla ice cream

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, rum if desired, cornstarch and vanilla. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place nectarine halves, cut side down over sugar mixture. Sprinkle with cherries.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and fruit is tender. Serve warm with ice cream. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (calculated without ice cream) equals 111 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, trace sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Nectarine-Cherry Compote in Simple & Delicious June/July 2010, p56

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Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2010 by Mary52999

The most delicious recipe for summer! I used plums from my plum tree instead of the cherries! Great recipe!

 
 
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