Honey-Ginger Compote
Make an impression when you bring this spicy fruit compote to the table in tall stemmed glasses! Add a sprig of mint to each serving for a cool summertime accent.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
Makes 2 (3/4-cup) servings.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup apple juice, apple cider, or unsweetened pineapple juice
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2 teaspoons honey
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1 teaspoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1- 1/2 cups assorted fruit (such as cubed melon, sliced star fruit [carambola], halved grapes, raspberries, pitted sweet cherries, cubed peaches, cubed pears, cubed mango, sliced kiwifruit, and/or chopped pineapple)
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2 tablespoons low-fat vanilla yogurt (optional)
Directions
1.
In a small saucepan, combine apple juice, honey, crystallized ginger, and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until boiling. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate for 4 to 48 hours.
2.
To serve, toss together assorted fruit. Spoon into tall stemmed glasses or dessert dishes. Pour apple juice mixture over fruit. If desired, spoon yogurt atop fruit mixture. Makes 2 (3/4-cup) servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 103, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Fruit 1, Other Carbohydrate .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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