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Cranberry & Dried Fruit Compote

Name: Cranberry & Dried Fruit Compote
Prep time: 15

(7 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)

15 min prep

6 servings

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7 ingredients

This wonderful winter Cranberry & Dried Fruit Compote combines tart, fresh cranberries with sweet dried fruits, figs, prunes, cherries, and a hint of lemon.

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries
⅓ cup pitted prunes, chopped
⅓ cup dried cherries
⅓ cup dried black mission figs, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons cane sugar (Florida Crystals) or to taste
1¼ cups water

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

110 cals

Fat

0 g

Saturated Fat

0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

0 g

Monounsaturated Fat

0 g

Carbohydrates

28 g

Sugar

16 g

Fiber

3 g

Protein

1 g

Sodium

5 mg

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring the cranberries, prunes, cherries, figs, lemon zest, sugar, and water to a boil. Reduce heat and cook over medium-high heat until the cranberries burst and the water has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes. Scoop into a bowl and serve warm or cool in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Chef Tips

Dried fruits are high in sugar and calories, a quarter cup dry weight is a portion. Go easy when snacking on them.

Registered Dietitian Approved

All our recipes are created by chefs and reviewed by our Registered Dietitian Kate Ueland, MS, RD, CSO, a board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition, to ensure that each is backed with scientific evidence and follows the guidelines set by the Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice, 2nd Ed., published by the Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, a professional interest group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.