The high fiber content of dried fruits can assist with weight control while it also helps lower the risk of numerous life-compromising illnesses.If you desire,top each serving of this wonderful fruit compote with sugar-free,fat-free vanilla yogurt or frozen yogurt.You can purchase dried fruit in bulk at gourmet markets or at most health food stores.
Ingredients for 6 servings are: (1) 10 dried apricot halves,preferably the tart California variety (2) 5 pitted prunes,halved (3) 5 dried apple rings,cut into quarters (4) 3 dried peach halves,cut into large chunks (5) 2 dried figs,preferably black mission figs,stemmed and halved (6) 3 cups unsweetened apple juice (7) 1/4 cup raisins (8) 4 whole cloves (9) 1 (4-inch) cinnamon stick (10) Zest of 1 lemon
1. Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.Cover,reduce heat to low,and continue simmering slowly until the fruit is soft,about 30 minutes.Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature,about 1 hour.
2. Transfer the mixture and any syrup in the pan to a large bowl.Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator up to 1 week.Discard the cinnamon stick and whole cloves before serving.
Ingredients for 6 servings are: (1) 10 dried apricot halves,preferably the tart California variety (2) 5 pitted prunes,halved (3) 5 dried apple rings,cut into quarters (4) 3 dried peach halves,cut into large chunks (5) 2 dried figs,preferably black mission figs,stemmed and halved (6) 3 cups unsweetened apple juice (7) 1/4 cup raisins (8) 4 whole cloves (9) 1 (4-inch) cinnamon stick (10) Zest of 1 lemon
1. Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.Cover,reduce heat to low,and continue simmering slowly until the fruit is soft,about 30 minutes.Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature,about 1 hour.
2. Transfer the mixture and any syrup in the pan to a large bowl.Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator up to 1 week.Discard the cinnamon stick and whole cloves before serving.
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