APRICOT APPLE COMPOTE

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You won't have to skip dessert when this comforting compote is on the menu. "I asked a friend of mine how she could eat dessert and still stay thin, and she handed me this recipe," shares Suzan Wiener of Spring Hill, Florida. A touch of cinnamon and lemon accents the fruit flavor...and the dish is a snap to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 dried apricots, halved and sliced
1/2 cup water
4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a bowl, soak apricots in water for 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons water. In a saucepan, combine the apricots, apples, sugar and reserved water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice, zest and cinnamon. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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