Title: Frozen Fruit Compote
Categories: Desserts
Yield: 6 servings
1 lb Frozen, unsweetened
-strawberries
1 lb Frozen, unsweetened
-blueberries
1 lb Frozen, unsweetened
-blackberries
1 c Granulated sugar, or less to
-taste, divided
1 1/2 tb Cornstarch
2 lg Naval oranges, peeled,
-halved and sectioned
In a large bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries and blackberries
and 1/2 cup sugar. Let stand at room temperature until the berries
thaw, about 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally, taste, adding the
remaining sugar if necessary.
In a large colander, strain the berries with a bowl under it so you
can save the juice.
Place the cornstarch in a medium saucepan and stir in the juice. Turn
on the heat to medium and cook, stirring, until the juice becomes
thick and translucent, about 10 to 15 minutes. Let it cool.
Place the berries in an attractive bowl. Pour the sauce over the
fruit. Add the oranges and stir gently. Cover and chill until serving
time.
Per serving: 98 calories (3 percent from protein, 95 percent from
carbohydrate, 3 percent from fat), 1 gram protein, 25 grams
carbohydrate, less than 1 gram fat, 0 cholesterol, 1 milligram
sodium. Exchanges: 1 fruit.
From the Oregonian's FOODday, 2/993.
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