Sunrise Fruit Compote
Look for both red and yellow papaya to give visual appeal to this colorful fruit compote.
Ingredients
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1 lemon
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1 orange or tangerine
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1 lime
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1/3 cup sugar
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2 large pears, cored and sliced
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2 medium papayas, seeded, peeled and cubed
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1 cup seedless red grapes
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Fresh mint (optional)
Directions
1.
Halve the lemon, orange or tangerine, and lime; squeeze out all of the juice. (You should get about 3/4 cup total.) In a small saucepan combine citrus juice and sugar. Add half of the citrus shells. Bring to boiling, stirring until sugar is dissolved; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Discard shells.
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In a large bowl combine pears, papayas, and grapes. Pour hot syrup over fruit, gently stirring to mix. Cover and chill for up to 4 hours. Before serving, garnish with mint, if desired. Makes 6 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare the syrup and fruit mixture. Cover and chill up to 4 hours.
Nutrition information
Calories 195, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 11 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 5%, Vitamin C 202%, Calcium 4%, Iron 4%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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