Recipe Source: Stay Young At Heart
Prep time |
Cook time |
Yields |
Serving Size |
15 minutes |
20 minutes |
8 servings |
1 C |
¾ C water
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½ C sugar
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2 tsp fresh lemon juice
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1 piece lemon peel
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½ tsp rum or vanilla extract (optional)
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1 pineapple, cored and peeled, cut into 8 slices
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2 mangos, peeled and pitted, cut into 8 pieces
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3 bananas, peeled, cut into 8 diagonal pieces
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Fresh mint leaves (optional)
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Directions
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1
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In a saucepan combine ¾ cup of water with the sugar, lemon juice, and lemon peel (and rum or vanilla extract if desired). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and add the fruit. Cook at a very low heat for 5 minutes.
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2
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Pour the syrup into a cup and set aside. Remove the lemon peel and cool the cooked fruit for 2 hours.
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3
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To serve the compote, arrange the fruit in a serving dish and pour a few teaspoons of syrup over the fruit. Garnish with mint leaves (if desired).
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Tip: Serve with homemade Sour Cream Substitute.
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