Best Melon And Raspberry Compote Recipes

MELON WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

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Refreshing melon slices fanned out in a pretty pool of raspberry sauce create a light but elegant ending to any special-occasion meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2-2/3 cups unsweetened raspberries
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 large cantaloupe
1/2 medium honeydew melon

Steps:

Set aside a few raspberries for garnish. Place the remaining berries in a blender or food processor; cover and process until pureed. Add the honey, lemon juice and ginger; cover and process. Strain and discard seeds; set sauce aside., Cut the cantaloupe and honeydew into three wedges; cut each wedge widthwise in half. Remove seeds and rind. With a knife, slice each piece of melon lengthwise toward narrow end without cutting completely to the end. Open into a fan shape., On each dessert plate, place 2 tablespoons of raspberry sauce and a cantaloupe fan and honeydew fan. Garnish with reserved raspberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MELON COMPOTE

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Categories Fruit Dessert Quick & Easy Low Sodium Melon Summer Vegan Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
a 1-inch piece gingerroot, peeled and grated
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups 3/4-inch watermelon balls (from about a 3-pound piece, seeded)
2 cups 3/4-inch honeydew melon balls (from about a 3-pound piece, seeded)
2 cups 3/4-inch cantaloupe balls (from about a 3-pound piece, seeded)

Steps:

In a 1-quart saucepan bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and simmer 2 minutes. Cool syrup and stir in lime juice, gingerroot, cumin, pepper, and salt to taste. In a bowl toss together melon balls and syrup. Chill compote, covered, at least until cold, about 2 hours, and up to 3 days.

MELON AND BERRY COMPOTE

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Categories Sauce Berry Fruit Brunch Dessert Side Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Blueberry Raspberry Strawberry Melon Watermelon Mint Summer Vegan Bon Appétit Fat Free Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups 1/2-inch cubes watermelon
1 cup diced hulled strawberries
1 cup raspberries
1 cup blueberries
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh mint

Steps:

Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

FRUIT COMPOTE

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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories one pot, appetizer, dessert

Time 19m

Yield 5 cups; 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 Anjou pears, firm not ripe, 7 ounces each, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 firm peaches, 5 ounces each, pitted and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 plums, 3 ounces each, halved, pitted and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and cut across into two pieces
6 ounces sweet cherries, pitted
1/2 pint fresh raspberries
1/2 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and cut into quarters

Steps:

Stir together pears, peaches, plums, sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla bean in a 2 1/2-quart souffle dish or casserole with tight-fitting lid. Cook, covered, at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt oven for 9 minutes, stirring once.
Remove from oven and uncover. Add cherries, raspberries and strawberries; re-cover and cook at 100 percent power for 2 minutes longer.
Remove from oven and uncover. Stir gently and allow to stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 156, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams

MELON AND RASPBERRY COMPOTE

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This compote is equally good on beef or served over icecream with a blob of sour cream or whipped cream. from Cooking Light, (sour cream and whipped cream not recommended by Cooking light, of course it adds calories etc.!!!!)

Provided by Derf2440

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups cubed, peeled cantaloupe
1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
1/2 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons honey
lime slice (optional)

Steps:

Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, toss gently.
Cover and chill.
Garnish with lime slices, if desired.

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