QUICK FRUIT COMPOTE

Quick Fruit Compote image

My mother used to make this recipe when I was a child. My four kids always ate more fruit when I dressed it up this way. -Maxine Otis Hobson, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Breakfast Brunch Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup apricot nectar, divided
Dash to 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Dash to 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 firm banana, cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 fresh strawberries, sliced
1 kiwifruit, halved and thinly sliced

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup apricot nectar, cloves and cinnamon to a boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup apricot nectar until smooth; gradually whisk into nectar mixture. Return to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Cool., Stir in banana, strawberries and kiwi. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.