Kiwi and Orange Compote with Almonds
This is a very simple dessertnothing more than fresh kiwi, oranges and a spiced syrupbut it tastes heavenly. …
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This is a very simple dessertnothing more than fresh kiwi, oranges and a spiced syrupbut it tastes heavenly.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 whole cardamom pods, crushed
- 2 whole allspice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 large oranges, peeled and white pith removed, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
- 4 kiwis, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
- 2 Tbs. sliced almonds, toasted
Preparation
Combine 3/4 cup water, sugar, cardamom, allspice and cinnamon in saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook until liquid is syrupy and slightly reduced, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
Put orange and kiwi slices in shallow bowl. Pour hot syrup over fruit. Let cool to room temperature, cover and chill at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours. Sprinkle with almonds, and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 200
- Carbohydrate Content 46 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 2 g
- Fiber Content 6 g
- Protein Content 3 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 0 mg
- Sugar Content 37 g