Summer Fruit Compote
This delicious fruit compote is great on a chilly spring morning or a cool summer evening.
Vegan, Lactose-free, High-fiber, Gluten-free, Low-fat
INGREDIENTS | MAKES 2 CUPS
- 2 medium bananas
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 4 (5-inch) cinnamon sticks
- 3 cups dried tropical fruit
Peel and slice the bananas.
Cook the sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add ginger, lemon juice, and cinnamon sticks. Increase heat to medium and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add dried fruit and bananas. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the dried fruit is tender. Remove the cinnamon sticks.
Let cool briefly and serve warm, or refrigerate overnight and serve cold.
PER SERVING Calories: 439 | Fat: 0.5 g | Protein: 1.7g | Sodium: 4 g | Carbohydrates: 88 g | Fiber: 5 g
