FRESH FRUIT COMPOTE WITH HAZELNUT-CINNAMON BISCOTTI
Categories Salad Citrus Brunch Dessert No-Cook Strawberry Orange Kiwi Spring Chill Hazelnut Cinnamon Bon Appétit Fat Free Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut peel and white pith from oranges. Working over large bowl to catch juices and using small sharp knife, cut between membranes to release segments. Add strawberries, kiwis, 2 tablespoons orange juice, sugar and cinnamon to bowl; toss to blend. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
- Divide compote among 8 bowls. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired. Serve with Hazelnut-Cinnamon Biscotti.
CINNAMON SUGAR BISCOTTI
This is an Italian version of cinnamon toast. Everyone is sure to enjoy these!
Provided by SARA LEE
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together the flour, 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, baking powder and salt, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the 2/3 cup sugar and butter. Beat in 1 egg, egg yolk and vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients.
- On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into two pieces. Roll each piece into a log about 9 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. Place logs on the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly. Brush with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden and firm to the touch. Cool for 15 minutes.
- On a cutting board, slice each log crosswise at a diagonal into 1/2 inch slices, using a serrated knife. Place back on the baking sheet, cut side down, and sprinkle with a mixture of the remaining cinnamon and sugar. Return to the oven for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until toasted. Cool on wire racks, and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 85.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
CINNAMON HAZELNUT BISCOTTI
These are delicious with coffee and they smell wonderful!
Provided by Kris
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h35m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt; mix into the egg mixture. Stir in the hazelnuts. Shape dough into two equal logs approximately 12 inches long. Place logs on baking sheet, and flatten out to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Bake for about 30 minutes in preheated oven, or until edges are golden and the center is firm. Remove from oven to cool on the pans. When loaves are cool enough to handle, use a serrated knife to slice the loaves diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices. Return the slices to the baking sheet.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes, turning over once. Cool completely, and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 88.5 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
OLD-FASHIONED FRUIT COMPOTE
A perfect partner for your Christmas goose, this warm and fruity side dish can simmer while you prepare the rest of your menu, or make it a day ahead and reheat before serving. -Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, peaches and oranges, reserving the juices; set drained fruit aside. In a Dutch oven, combine fruit juice, dried fruits, lemon zest strips and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until dried fruit is tender, about 30 minutes. Add reserved canned fruit and cherries; heat just until warmed through. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
FRESH FRUIT COMPOTE
Round out a meal with this fruit dessert, a colorful medley of apples, strawberries, peaches and pears that simmers in a simple lemon-and-honey sauce. Top off servings with low-fat vanilla yogurt, granola or both. It's a wonderful dessert that everyone will enjoy...and it features those good-for-you fruits that will help keep your and your family strong and healthy.-Kate Selner, St. Paul, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut two 1-in.-long strips from lemon peel. Squeeze juice from lemon. In a large saucepan, combine the water, honey, lemon juice and lemon peel strips. Add the apples, peaches and pears. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until fruit is softened. , Remove from the heat; discard lemon peel. Using a slotted spoon, transfer fruit to a large bowl; discard poaching liquid. Stir in spreadable fruit, strawberries and grapes. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon. Top each serving with yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
HAZELNUT-CINNAMON BISCOTTI
Categories Cookies Citrus Egg Dessert Bake Hazelnut Cinnamon Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 32 biscotti
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray large baking sheet with vegetable oil spray. Mix flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in medium bowl; set aside. Coarsely chop hazelnuts in processor. Transfer to small bowl. Combine sugar and butter in processor; blend until fluffy. Add orange peel and vanilla extract and blend well. Add eggs 1 at a time, blending just until incorporated after each addition. Add flour mixture; mix using on/off turns until just blended. Mix in hazelnuts using on/off turns until just blended.
- Turn dough out onto floured work surface. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into 9-inch-long, 2-inch-wide log. Space logs 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Flatten each to 12-inch-long, 2 1/2-inch-wide log. Bake until very light golden and firm to touch, about 25 minutes. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
- Using metal spatula, transfer logs to work surface. Using serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into 3/4-inch-wide slices. Place slices, cut side down, on large baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Turn biscotti over; bake until light golden and firm, about 15 minutes longer. Transfer biscotti to racks and cool. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
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