Minted Fruit Compote
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Pomegranate seeds are available in packages at most major markets, especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas. The red seeds add to the colorful mix of fruit in this easy side dish recipe.


Minted Fruit Compote

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Servings: Makes 12 servings.
Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
Related Categories: Fruit, Fruit, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Sodium
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  15 1/4-ounce
    cans pineapple chunks (juice pack)
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  • 1/4  cup
    sugar
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  • 1/4  cup
    snipped fresh mint or 1 tablespoon dried mint, crushed
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  • 2  tablespoons
    finely slivered grapefruit peel
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  • 4 
    red grapefruit, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
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  • 2  tablespoons
    finely slivered orange peel
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  • 4 
    oranges, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
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  • 2 
    kiwifruits, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
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  • 1/2  cup
    pomegranate seeds*
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    Thinly sliced orange peel strips (optional)
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Directions
1.
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add enough water to juice to equal 2 cups.
2.
For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the reserved 2 cups juice mixture, sugar, and mint. Bring mixture just to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour mixture through a strainer; discard mint. Cool slightly.
3.
Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine pineapple, grapefruit peel, grapefruit slices, the 2 tablespoons orange peel, orange slices, and kiwifruit slices. Pour the strained syrup over fruit. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
4.
To serve, gently stir pomegranate seeds into fruit mixture. If desired, garnish with orange peel strips. Makes 12 servings.
5.
*Note: To remove pomegranate seeds, cut the fruit in half just through the skin. Remove the peel and break the fruit into sections. Then use your fingers or a small spoon to separate the seeds from the membrane. Discard the skin and membrane. Handle the fruit in a bowl filled with water; this allows the seeds to float to the top, and the juice won't discolor your hands.
Nutrition information
Calories 98, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 2 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 89%, Calcium 3%, Iron 4%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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