05 Qa Why Am I Constipated Hot Fruit Compote Food

CONTEST-WINNING HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread pie filling over fruit mixture; sprinkle with brown sugar. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Combine first 4 ingredients in a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
• In saucepan, combine rest of ingredients except maraschino cherries.
• Heat & stir until sugar is dissolved & butter melted.
• Pour over fruit & bake 25 minutes until heated.
• If desired, garnish with cherries & serve.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• If you cannot find coconut macaroons, just toast 1 (7 oz.)or 1 (14 oz) bag of plain coconut, depends on how well you like coconut.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Crumble macaroons over the bottom of a shallow cookie sheet for about 3 to 4 minutes, till lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.
• Let cool and sprinkle 1/2 of the macaroons in a lightly greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Layer the remaining ingredients in the order given.
• Sprinkle the remaining macaroons on top.
• Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
• Remove from refrigerator and let stand for 30 minutes.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until bubbly.
• Prep/cook time does not include refrigeration time.

OLD-FASHIONED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, peaches and oranges, reserving the juices; set drained fruit aside. In a Dutch oven, combine fruit juice, dried fruits, lemon zest strips and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until dried fruit is tender, about 30 minutes. Add reserved canned fruit and cherries; heat just until warmed through. Serve warm or at room temperature.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Pour pears, peaches, and cherries with their liquids into the prepared baking dish; stir. Stir oats and 1/4 cup brown sugar together in a bowl; sprinkle over the fruit mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar over the oat layer. Sprinkle cinnamon over the brown sugar. Arrange butter pieces evenly over the top.
• Bake until hot, bubbly, and slightly brown at edges, about 20 minutes.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE FOR PASSOVER OR ALL YEAR ROUND

Steps:

• Cut the dried fruit into bite size pieces.
• (Some leave it whole because it looks nicer, but I find it hard to eat).
• Place in pot with raisins, sugar if desired, cinnamon stick, lemon juice, fresh orange juice plus zest, 1 cup of orange juice, and water.
• Cover and bring to a boil over high heat and then turn to simmer and let cook slowly for 25-30 minutes or until fruit gets soft.
• Check to make sure the fruit mixture does not get too thick.
• You may have to add extra orange juice or water.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in brandy.
• Allow to cool at least 2 hours to absorb the liquid.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Serve warm with slivered almond garnish.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°. Drain canned fruit, reserving syrup and juice; mix syrup and juice. Cut pears and peaches into bite-size pieces. Layer canned and dried fruit in 3-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.
• Mix brown sugar and brandy; pour over fruit. Pour reserved juice mixture over fruit just until fruit is covered; discard remaining juice mixture. Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg and almonds over fruit.
• Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm or cool.

WARM FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a 5-quart crock pot, combine first 4 ingredients, then top with pie filling.
• Cover & cook on high 2 hours or until heated through, then serve.

CROCK-POT HOT FRUIT

Steps:

• Open your jars/cans.
• Dump the first 6 ingredients in the crockpot and stir gently.
• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Sprinkle over the top of the fruit.
• Cook in crockpot on low for 3 to 4 hours.
• When warm/hot to your satisfaction, turn off crock.
• Stir and serve while still warm.

05 Q&A: WHY AM I CONSTIPATED? - HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Dr. Ghosh: Constipation can be an unwanted side effect from chemotherapy, certain medications, not drinking enough fluid or lack of exercise or activity. It is crucial to relieve constipation, because not treating it can lead to nausea, vomiting and severe stomach pain.To avoid or relieve constipation:Eat plenty of fiber, at least 25 to 35 grams per day. High-fiber choices include whole-grain cereals and breads, fruits (fresh, dried or canned), vegetables (fresh, frozen or cooked) and legumes (dried peas and beans).Drink eight to ten glasses of water daily.Exercise.Drink a hot beverage about half an hour before your usual bowel movement time.Stool softeners and laxatives are available and sometimes necessary, but it's important to try foods, beverages and exercise first. Save the stool softeners and laxatives to use as a last resort, and take them only with the approval of your doctor.From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.