Taste of Home
Apple-Pear Compote
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3-1/4 hours
YIELD: 8 cups.
Apples and pears are almost always popular, so this warm, comforting dessert recipe is great for potlucks or other get-togethers. I also like to add raisins or chopped nuts to the compote, and for a more adult flavor I add 1/3 cup brandy or rum.—Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Ingredients
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5 medium apples, peeled and chopped
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3 medium pears, chopped
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1 medium orange, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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1/3 cup butter, cubed
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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5 tablespoons orange juice, divided
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4 teaspoons cornstarch
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Sweetened whipped cream and toasted chopped pecans, optional
Directions
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1.
In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Stir in 2 tablespoons orange juice. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until fruit is tender.
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2.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining orange juice until smooth; gradually stir into fruit mixture. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened. If desired, top with whipped cream and pecans.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 149 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 34mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.
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