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  2. Fruit Compote

Fruit Compote

Published: Jan 9, 2014
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Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Cal/Serv:
110

Fruit compote is a French dessert made by cooking fruit in a sugar syrup. Our recipe uses pears and the juice of an orange. We've garnished the completed compote with sliced almonds for a simple yet stunning dessert.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium orange
  • 2 small pears
  • 1/4 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 12 oz. strawberries
  • 1/2 oz. sliced blanched almonds

Directions

    1. Step 1Squeeze the juice from your orange into a 3-quart saucepan. Add the pears, extract, and sugar. Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the pears begin to soften.
    2. Step 2Remove the compote from the heat and stir in the strawberries. Transfer to a medium bowl and refrigerate at least 1 1/2 hours, or until chilled. Divide among 4 glasses or serving bowls and top with almonds.
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