Kristen's Recipes


        

Title:   Fresh Fruit Compote
Category:   Breakfast - Clean (Only natural/organic ingredients), Vegetarian
From:   Neal Barnard
Ingredients:  
1 granny smith apple- peeled and chunked
1 pear- peeled and chunked
1 c water
1/4 c chopped dates, figs or raisins
1/2 t cinnamon
Directions:   Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until fruit is tender but not mushy. Serve hot, warm or chilled. If the compote gets too sweet, add 2 to 3 t fresh lemon juice to balance the flavor. Top each serving with a little vanilla soy or rice milk, soy yogurt, finely chopped raw nuts or seeds, or a pinch of dried, unsweetened coconut for a real treat.
Makes:   2 to 4 servings