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Winter Fruit Compote

"The flavors of ginger, cinnamon and vanilla go so well with winter fruits. Cranberries, figs and dried apricots are featured in this compote that can be served with poultry or with desserts such as ice cream or pound cake."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 (1/2 cup) servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup dried apricot halves, quartered
  • 1/2 cup dried whole figs, sliced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract

Directions

  1. Simmer apple juice, brown sugar, water and lemon juice in a small bowl, stirring occasionally until dissolved.
  2. Add fruit and seasonings; simmer 5 more minutes or until fruits are plump and liquid is slightly thick. Serve chilled.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 234 | Total Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by Amber Allman   view full review
I cut back a bit on the sugar added, as most dried fruits have extra sugar in them to start...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by PTEETSA   view full review
I found this recipe to be very good and easy to make, especially as it does not call for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2003 by VIRGINIAMAE   view full review
mmmm. This recipe was delicious. besides serving this compote with pork and turkey. I had it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2006 by OBERPRILLER   view full review
I had to modify this recipe to the ingredients I had on hand, but we loved it. I used 1 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2009 by TKF60   view full review
This is a great dessert recipe for the winter. I made it for a dinner party (without the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by lf16   view full review
I used this as a template for apple compote. Basically for however much of the other fruit it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2006 by Bravo Alpha Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I served this warm over mini custard filled pound cakes and french vanilla ice cream....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2006 by Mochinda   view full review
Served warm with ice cream. Boyfriend raved about it, although we agreed less sugar would be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2004 by ANDREA   view full review
Serve warm over ice cream. The fruit flavors complement each other perfectly and I can't...

 

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