Winter Fruit Compote

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⏱ 10 mins 🍽 Serves 4 🌶 british ✅ Easy 🏷 Breakfast

This warming winter compote is prepared in two simple stages. Dried fruit is simmered with orange juice and whole spices in the microwave until sticky and plump. After a brief rest, it's served with a dollop of Greek yogurt or fromage frais. It's a speedy, fruity dish that contributes to your daily fruit intake.

Winter Fruit Compote

Ingredients

  • 500g pack mixed dried fruit
  • 200ml fresh orange juice
  • half cinnamon stick
  • 6 cloves
  • 6 black peppercorns
  • 0% Greek yogurt or low-fat fromage frais, to serve

Method

  1. Combine the dried fruit, orange juice, cinnamon stick, cloves and peppercorns in a bowl suitable for the microwave. Heat on High for 4-5 mins, pausing to stir once, until the liquid is sticky and the fruit has softened.
  2. Allow the mixture to rest for a minute. Spoon into bowls and top with yogurt or fromage frais to serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories367 kcal
Fat1 g
Carbs85 g
Sugars85 g
Fibre4 g
Protein3 g
Sodium60 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy
CategoryBreakfast
Cuisinebritish
DietVegetarian