NECTARINE-CHERRY COMPOTE

Nectarine-Cherry Compote image

I sometimes use half a vanilla bean in this dessert. Just scrape the seeds into the baking dish and tuck the pod under the fruit. Either way, this fruity treat is a standout! -Maria Breiner, Schwenksville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rum, optional
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 medium nectarines, halved
1 pound fresh sweet cherries, pitted
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine sugar, rum if desired, cornstarch and vanilla. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place nectarine halves, cut side down, over sugar mixture. Sprinkle with cherries., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and fruit is tender. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.