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Hot Fruit Compote

Serves: 10

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Prep: 15 min
Bake: 45 min


   1 can (29 ounces) pear halves in heavy syrup
   1 can (29 ounces) peach halves in heavy syrup
   1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice
   1/2 cup dried apricots
   1/2 cup dried prunes
   1/2 cup dried cherries or raisins
   2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
   1/4 cup brandy, if desired
   1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
   1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
   1/2 cup slivered almonds, if desired


1. Heat oven to 375°. Drain canned fruits, serving syrup and juice. Mix syrup and juice; set aside. Cut pears and peaches into bite-size pieces. Layer canned and dried fruits in 3-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.

2. Mix brown sugar and brandy; pour over fruit. (If not using brandy, sprinkle brown sugar over fruit.) Pour juice mixture over fruit just until fruit is covered; discard remaining juice mixture. Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg and almonds over fruit.

3. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm or cool.

"Try this high-fiber recipe, along with a glass of water, to help ease constipation. You can make this the day before and simply warm it before serving. It's delicious hot or cold." ---Dr. Ghosh

NUTRITION FACTS: High in potassium and vitamin A; good source of fiber
1 Serving: Calories 220 (Calories from Fat 0); Fat 0g (Saturated 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 15mg; Potassium 410mg; Carbohydrate 58g (Dietary Fiber 4g); Protein 1g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 2%; Iron 6%; Folic Acid 2%; Magnesium 6% DIET EXCHANGES: 3 ½ Fruit

Helpful For These Side Effects: (d), (c)

From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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