Tropical Fruit Compote
Fresh or cooked fruits make a great low-calorie dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size | 1 cup |
Calories | 148 |
Total Fat | Less than 1 g |
Saturated Fat | Less than 1 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 3 mg |
Calcium | 15 mg |
Iron | Less than 1 mg |
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients | Measures |
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Water | ¾ cup |
Sugar | ½ cup |
Fresh lemon juice | 2 teaspoons |
Lemon peel | 1 piece |
Rum or vanilla extract (optional) | ½ teaspoon |
Pineapple, cored and peeled, cut into 8 slices | 1 |
Mangos, peeled and pitted, cut into 8 pieces | 2 |
Bananas, peeled, cut into 8 diagonal pieces | 3 |
Fresh mint leaves (optional) |
- Directions
- In a saucepan combine ¾ cup of water with the sugar, lemon juice, and lemon peel (and rum or vanilla extract if desired). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and add the fruit. Cook at a very low heat for 5 minutes.
- Pour the syrup in a cup. Remove the lemon rind and cool the cooked fruit for 2 hours.
- To serve the compote, arrange the fruit in a serving dish and pour a few teaspoons of syrup over the fruit. Garnish with mint leaves.
- Serve with homemade sour cream.
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