Fruit Compote

Name: Fruit Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 medium orange; 2 small pears; 1/4 tsp. almond extract; 2 tsp. sugar; 12 oz. strawberries; 1/2 oz. sliced blanched almonds

Published: Jan 9, 2014

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Cal/Serv:

110

Fruit compote is a French dessert made by cooking fruit in a sugar syrup. Our recipe uses pears and the juice of an orange. We've garnished the completed compote with sliced almonds for a simple yet stunning dessert.

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Ingredients

1 medium orange
2 small pears
1/4 tsp. almond extract
2 tsp. sugar
12 oz. strawberries
1/2 oz. sliced blanched almonds

Directions

1. Step 1Squeeze the juice from your orange into a 3-quart saucepan. Add the pears, extract, and sugar. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the pears begin to soften.
2. Step 2Remove the compote from the heat and stir in the strawberries. Transfer to a medium bowl and refrigerate at least 1 1/2 hours, or until chilled. Divide among 4 glasses or serving bowls and top with almonds.

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