Moms Sugar Free Poached Dried Fruit Compote Food

SHANNON'S SUGAR-FREE, GUILT-FREE FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix sugar substitute and cinnamon til blended.
• Add water to sugar and cinnamon mixture (just eyeball). It will be frothy.
• Add vanilla extract and set aside.
• In a skillet, melt margarine. Add compote sauce to melted margarine. Let it bubble and reduce for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
• Add banana and saute' in the sauce, it will thicken up by the starch of the banana. Stir occasionally.
• When sauce begins to thicken, add chopped walnuts to mixture and continue to stir. Do not let it sit.
• Stir slowly until sauce is thickening. Viola! You have Sugar-Free Compote!

QUICK FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• If using strawberries, hull, halve or quarter to make them a similar size to the other berries. Tip all the fruits into a large pan with 2-3 tbsp water, sugar to taste and your choice of flavourings.
• Bring to the boil then simmer for 3-5 mins. Don't overcook, or the fruits will not hold their shape. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days, in the freezer for up to 3 months.

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Put the dried fruit into a small pan with the cinnamon and apple juice, give everything a stir then simmer for 5 mins until the apple juice is syrupy. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Divide the yogurt between 4 bowls then top with the compote and granola.

MOM'S SUGAR FREE POACHED DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan.
• 2. Bring to a boil ove high heat.
• 3. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes or until fruit is tender.
• 4. Remove from heat and cool. Discard cinnamon sticks and cloves.
• 5. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled in individual bowls.
• 6. * I spooned fat free vanilla yogart over top for myself.

SWEET DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups of the water with the dried fruit in a large bowl. Let soak for 1 hour.
• In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 2 cups of water, orange juice, sugar, and lemon zest over medium-high heat. Add the fruit and the soaking liquid to the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cinnamon and clove. Simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has softened and the mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Serve warm or cold.
• Cook's Note: If using store bought dried fruit, chop the pieces into 1/2-inch chunks and simmer the mixture an additional 15 to 20 minutes.

COMPOTE OF POACHED FRUIT AND YOGURT

Steps:

• Line a sieve with a double thickness of cheesecloth, and place over a bowl. Place yogurt in cheesecloth, and wrap securely. Allow to drain overnight in refrigerator.
• Peel pears, cut in half lengthwise, and pour lemon juice over them. Place pears cut-side down in a large saucepan. Add dried figs, apricots, cherries, wine, cinnamon, star anise, and vanilla bean and seeds. Cover, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, until pears are soft when pierced with a knife but still hold their shape. Uncover; allow fruit to cool in the liquid.
• Remove core from pears using a melon baller. Arrange pear half, dried fruit, and yogurt in compote dishes. Strain remaining poaching liquid, and discard the solids. Drizzle compotes with poaching liquid, and serve.

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Stir water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves. Add the fruit and bring to a simmer.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer slowly for 30 minutes.
• Uncover, stir, and continue simmering slowly until thickened, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely before serving. Serve at room temperature.
• (If it seems a little runny at the end, it's pretty easy to thicken up with a little cornstarch/water slurry).
• Can be stored, covered, in refrigerator for up to five days.

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, mix together dried apricots, brown sugar, lemon peel, cinnamon stick, and unsweetened apple juice or cider; bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Transfer mixture to a large dish or bowl; and mix in dried pitted prunes, dried tart cherries, and vanilla extract. Allow compote to cool completely; then remove lemon peel and cinnamon stick, cover, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours--or up to a week (compote thickens, and flavor develops, during fridge time).
• Stir compote before serving.

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine the prunes, apricots, cherries, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and salt in a saucepan and add water to cover. Soak overnight, if possible, or for a few hours before cooking.
• Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat and gently simmer for about 1 hour, until the fruit is very, very soft and the liquid is syrupy. Stir in the lemon juice and remove from the heat. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks.
• Goes with Best Oatmeal Ever (page 128), Creamy Millet (page 136), and Creamiest Buckwheat (page 138).
• You can use dried apples, pears, figs, or any combination of dried fruit to equal 3 cups.
• The compote is a versatile condiment that crosses culinary boundaries and can be used on both sweet and savory dishes. Stir it into yogurt, spoon it alongside a sweet potato, or serve it atop oatmeal. You can even use it like jam: spread a dollop on a piece of toast with almond butter.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 days or in the freezer for 2 months.
• (per serving)
• Calories: 303
• Total Fat: 0g (0g saturated, 0g monounsaturated)
• Carbohydrates: 70g
• Protein: 3g
• Fiber: 12g
• Sodium: 85mg

SPICY DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Cut up any large pieces of dried fruit.
• Place fruit and raisins in a large saucepan.
• Stir in orange juice and sugar.
• Bring to boil.
• Stud lemon slices with cloves.
• Add to pan.
• Add cinnamon sticks.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until fruit is tender.
• Discard lemon slices and cinnamon sticks.
• Cool slightly.
• Spoon into serving dishes.
• Top with whipped cream.