SPICY FRUIT COMPOTE

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Looking for a fruit dessert? Then check out this spicy compote that's perfect for French cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup maple-flavored syrup, real maple syrup or packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/3 cup dried apricots, cut in half
2 pears or apples, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

In 2-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients until blended. Heat to boiling over medium high heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 8 to 12 minutes or until pears are tender.
Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks. Serve compote warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g