You won't have to skip dessert when this comforting compote is on the menu. "I asked a friend of mine how she could eat dessert and still stay thin, and she handed me this recipe," shares Suzan Wiener of Spring Hill, Florida. A touch of cinnamon and lemon accents the fruit flavor...and the dish is a snap to make.
Apricot Apple Compote
Apricot Apple Compote
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
25 min
Yield
3 servings
Ingredients
- 10 dried apricots, halved and sliced
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- In a bowl, soak apricots in water for 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons water. In a saucepan, combine the apricots, apples, sugar and reserved water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice, zest and cinnamon. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts
2/3 cup: 142 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate, 4g fiber), 1g protein.
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