Quick Fruit Compote

Name: Quick Fruit Compote
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup apricot nectar, divided; Dash to 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; Dash to 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 firm banana, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 4 fresh strawberries, sliced; 1 kiwifruit, halved and thinly sliced

My mother used to make this recipe when I was a child. My four kids always ate more fruit when I dressed it up this way. -Maxine Otis Hobson, Montana

Ingredients

1 cup apricot nectar, divided
Dash to 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Dash to 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 firm banana, cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 fresh strawberries, sliced
1 kiwifruit, halved and thinly sliced

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup apricot nectar, cloves and cinnamon to a boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup apricot nectar until smooth; gradually whisk into nectar mixture. Return to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Cool.
Stir in banana, strawberries and kiwi. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.