Dried Fruit Compote

Ingredients

• ½ pound mixed dried fruit: apples, apricots, pears, peaches, prunes, figs
• Cold water to cover
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• ½ teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 tablespoon honey (or to taste)
• Juice 1 orange
• 2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds
• 1 cup creme fraiche

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    198 calories; 13 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 20 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 16 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 29 milligrams cholesterol; 27 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Simmer the fruit in water to cover for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft. Remove to a bowl and reduce liquid in saucepan to half a cup.
2. Add the orange and lemon peel, honey and orange juice. Stir until honey has melted, correct sweetening and pour the mixture over the fruit. Leave at room temperature.
3. Just before serving, sprinkle the fruit with the almonds. Serve the creme fraiche separately.