Hot Spice Fruit Compote

Name: Hot Spice Fruit Compote
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained; 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained; 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) apricot halves, drained; 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) pear halves, drained; 1/4 cup maraschino cherries; 1 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 whole cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ground mace; Dash salt

For a refreshing dessert made quickly and with less money, try this recipe. The fruits compliment each other well and the topping add so much extra flavor.—Helen Austin, Grand Rapids, Ohio

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) apricot halves, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) pear halves, drained
1/4 cup maraschino cherries
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 whole cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
Dash salt

Directions

In a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine the pineapple, peaches, apricots, pears and cherries; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; pour over fruit. Bake uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Discard cloves. Serve warm.

Originally published as Hot Fruit Compote in Taste of Home April/May 2000

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NanZim

Feb 19, 2015

I enjoyed the hint of spices in this fruit side dish. My husband enjoyed it too.
bjq

Jan 15, 2012

This recipe is also great for breakfast/brunch on a cold winter day when fresh fruit is not in season!