Best Hot Fruit Compote Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread pie filling over fruit mixture; sprinkle with brown sugar. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

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• Heat oven to 375°. Drain canned fruit, reserving syrup and juice; mix syrup and juice. Cut pears and peaches into bite-size pieces. Layer canned and dried fruit in 3-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.
• Mix brown sugar and brandy; pour over fruit. Pour reserved juice mixture over fruit just until fruit is covered; discard remaining juice mixture. Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg and almonds over fruit.
• Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm or cool.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Pour pears, peaches, and cherries with their liquids into the prepared baking dish; stir. Stir oats and 1/4 cup brown sugar together in a bowl; sprinkle over the fruit mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar over the oat layer. Sprinkle cinnamon over the brown sugar. Arrange butter pieces evenly over the top.
• Bake until hot, bubbly, and slightly brown at edges, about 20 minutes.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Combine first 4 ingredients in a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
• In saucepan, combine rest of ingredients except maraschino cherries.
• Heat & stir until sugar is dissolved & butter melted.
• Pour over fruit & bake 25 minutes until heated.
• If desired, garnish with cherries & serve.

HOT SPICE FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine the pineapple, peaches, apricots, pears and cherries; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; pour over fruit. Bake uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Discard cloves. Serve warm.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

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• In a large bowl, combine orange juice concentrate and cornstarch; stir until smooth. Add fruit; stir to coat. Pour into a buttered 3-qt. casserole. If desired, pour wine over all. Cover and bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

HOLIDAY HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the apples, pineapple, pears and peaches. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Stir into fruit mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until bubbly.

HOT CURRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Drain the pineapple, peaches and pears, reserving juices; set the fruit aside. In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch, sugars and curry powder. Gradually stir in reserved juices until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in apple rings and reserved fruit; heat through. Remove from the heat; stir in cherries.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE FOR PASSOVER OR ALL YEAR ROUND

Steps:

• Cut the dried fruit into bite size pieces.
• (Some leave it whole because it looks nicer, but I find it hard to eat).
• Place in pot with raisins, sugar if desired, cinnamon stick, lemon juice, fresh orange juice plus zest, 1 cup of orange juice, and water.
• Cover and bring to a boil over high heat and then turn to simmer and let cook slowly for 25-30 minutes or until fruit gets soft.
• Check to make sure the fruit mixture does not get too thick.
• You may have to add extra orange juice or water.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in brandy.
• Allow to cool at least 2 hours to absorb the liquid.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Serve warm with slivered almond garnish.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• If you cannot find coconut macaroons, just toast 1 (7 oz.)or 1 (14 oz) bag of plain coconut, depends on how well you like coconut.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Crumble macaroons over the bottom of a shallow cookie sheet for about 3 to 4 minutes, till lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.
• Let cool and sprinkle 1/2 of the macaroons in a lightly greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Layer the remaining ingredients in the order given.
• Sprinkle the remaining macaroons on top.
• Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
• Remove from refrigerator and let stand for 30 minutes.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until bubbly.
• Prep/cook time does not include refrigeration time.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• One day before the holiday dinner, drain fruit and dry - crumble Macaroons - but leave in small pieces covered with a paper towel On the day of serving slice bananas and sprinkle with lemon juice, mix all of the fruit together and layer all of the mixed fruit, half and half macaroons (2 quart) sprinkle the top of each layer with brown sugar, almonds and then bat with butter. Repeat Put the liquid on the fruit before baking. Bake at 300 degrees 20 to 30 minutes

HOT SPICED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• At least 1 1/4 hours or up to 24 hours before serving:Butter a 1 1/2 -quart shallow baking dish. Place apricots, cherries, peaches, pears and pineapple in dish set aside.In a small bowl, mix port or pineapple juice and cornstarch until smooth. Add brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon and stir until brown sugar is dissolved. Pour over fruit and gently stir. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350° oven for 40 minutes. Baste. Bake 20 minutes longer or until bubbly. Stir before serving. Can be served hot, warm or at room temperature. Serve with sour cream if desired.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Put dried fruit in a large deep casserole dish, add pineapple with juice, water and wine (no need to stir).
• Spread cherry pie filling all over the top of the fruit mixture.
• Bake uncovered at 350° (or 325° if your oven tends to run hot) for 45 minutes.
• Good served hot or cold.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375°. Drain canned fruits, serving syrup and juice. Mix syrup and juice set aside. Cut pears and peaches into bite-size pieces. Layer canned and dried fruits in 3-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.2. Mix brown sugar and brandy pour over fruit. (If not using brandy, sprinkle brown sugar over fruit.) Pour juice mixture over fruit just until fruit is covered discard remaining juice mixture. Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg and almonds over fruit.3. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm or cool."Try this high-fiber recipe, along with a glass of water, to help ease constipation. You can make this the day before and simply warm it before serving. It's delicious hot or cold." ---Dr. GhoshNUTRITION FACTS: High in potassium and vitamin A good source of fiber1 Serving: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 0) Fat 0g (Saturated 0g) Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 15mg Potassium 410mg Carbohydrate 58g (Dietary Fiber 4g) Protein 1g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 6% Calcium 2% Iron 6% Folic Acid 2% Magnesium 6% DIET EXCHANGES: 3 ½ FruitHelpful For These Side Effects: (d), (c)From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

05 Q&A: WHY AM I CONSTIPATED? - HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

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• Dr. Ghosh: Constipation can be an unwanted side effect from chemotherapy, certain medications, not drinking enough fluid or lack of exercise or activity. It is crucial to relieve constipation, because not treating it can lead to nausea, vomiting and severe stomach pain.To avoid or relieve constipation:Eat plenty of fiber, at least 25 to 35 grams per day. High-fiber choices include whole-grain cereals and breads, fruits (fresh, dried or canned), vegetables (fresh, frozen or cooked) and legumes (dried peas and beans).Drink eight to ten glasses of water daily.Exercise.Drink a hot beverage about half an hour before your usual bowel movement time.Stool softeners and laxatives are available and sometimes necessary, but it's important to try foods, beverages and exercise first. Save the stool softeners and laxatives to use as a last resort, and take them only with the approval of your doctor.From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.