Description
A warm and comforting spiced winter fruit compote that’s perfect for kids. This easy recipe uses seasonal fruits and gentle spices for a healthy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 2 pears, peeled and diced
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 cup dried plums, chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2 cups apple juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all fruits in a medium saucepan.
- Add apple juice, cinnamon stick, and nutmeg.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and honey if using.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with yogurt or ice cream.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Adjust sweetness with more or less honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg