Ginger-Fruit Compote
Fresh fruit and a simple syrup make this ginger-flavor dessert recipe both simple and healthful.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup water
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1/2 cup sugar
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4 teaspoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon snipped crystallized ginger
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4 cups assorted fruit (such as sliced kiwifruit, orange sections, chopped apple, sliced banana, berries and/or seedless red grapes)
Directions
1.
For syrup, combine water, sugar, lemon juice, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Cool. Cover and chill up to 24 hours.
2.
Place fruit in a large serving bowl. Pour syrup over fruit, tossing gently to coat. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 132, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 3 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 1%, Vitamin C 83%, Calcium 2%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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