Compote of winter fruits in red wine

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsSliced pears
2cupsSliced green apples
cupChopped dried apricots
¼cupChopped dried pineapple
1teaspoonVanilla extract
cupDry red wine
¼teaspoonGround ginger
¼teaspoonCinnamon
½teaspoonNutmeg
Grated rind of 1 lemon
2tablespoonsOrange juice
1cupNonfat plain yogurt

Directions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine pears, apples, apricots, pineapple, vanilla, wine, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon rind, and orange juice. Cook, stirring frequently, until most of wine has been absorbed and fruit is very soft (about 30 minutes).

2. Serve warm or chilled, topped with nonfat yogurt.

Makes approximately 5 cups compote.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy From: Date: File