Apricot and pear compote
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Elaine Russell
Apricot and pear compote
Fruit and fruit juices are among the best food sources of potassium, which helps to lower blood pressure.
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 330 ml orange juice
- finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons clear honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 whole clove
- 8 fresh apricots, halved
- 2 firm but ripe pears, quartered
- 2 tablespoons raisins
Directions
Preparation:5min ›
Cook:15min ›
Ready in:20min
- In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, lemon zest and juice, honey, vanilla extract and clove. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the apricots and pears and bring back to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 5–8 minutes or until the fruit is just tender.
- Add the raisins, then remove the pan from the heat. Leave the fruit to cool to room temperature in the syrup. Remove the clove before serving.
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So much honey and raisins makes this a dubious dish for a diabetic. I won't try it. - 22 Feb 2009
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