Easy Winter Fruit Compote Recipe | Sweet & Festive Dessert

Winter Fruit Compote

YIELD Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 can (16 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries in syrup, undrained 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1‑1/2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon almond-flavored liqueur or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 ripe Bartlett or Comice pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint Fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)

PREPARATION:

1. Drain cherries, reserving 1/4 cup syrup. Combine reserved syrup and cornstarch in small bowl; mix until smooth. Add mixture to saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to simmer. As mixture begins to thicken, stir in honey and liqueur.
2. Stir in pears and cherries. Cook 2 minutes or until fruit is warm, stirring occasionally. Spoon into dessert dishes; sprinkle with fresh mint and garnish with mint sprigs, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

This recipe appears in: Compotes & Fondue NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Fiber 4 g Carbohydrate 41 g Saturated Fat <1 g Total Fat 1 g Calories from Fat 3 % Calories 164 Protein 1 g Sodium 4 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fruit 2-1/2