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Fruit Compote

bowl of Fruit Compote
Makes: 5 servings

This compote has a thick and sweet sauce that is mixed with fruit for a delicious dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (8 ounce can, juice packed)
  • 1 1/2 cups orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 medium banana (peeled and sliced)
  • 1 pear (sliced in cubes)
  • 2 peaches (sliced in cubes)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Drain the juice from the canned pineapple into a small saucepan.
  3. Stir in orange juice and cornstarch. Blend until smooth.
  4. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  5. Let the juice mix cool to room temperature.
  6. While the juice mix is cooling, peel and slice the banana. Wash the pear and peaches and cut them into cubes.
  7. Pour the cooled juice mix into a large bowl. Add the pieces of pineapple, banana, pear, and peaches. Stir together.

Notes

You can serve this compote in serving dishes, or over frozen yogurt or waffles.

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Source:

Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup prepared compote, 1/5 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 138
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 11 mg
Carbohydrates 32 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 24 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 21 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 410 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 138
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 32 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 24 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 21 mg
Potassium 410 mg
Sodium 11 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 31 mg
Phosphorus 40 mg
Selenium 2 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 17 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 33 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Folate 34 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 15 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1 1/4 cups
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