Dried Fruit Compote Topping
I’ve been putting this dried fruit compote topping on everything this past week. Yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes… It adds all the sweetness you need + all the flavor.
Dried fruit provide your body with important nutrients such as potassium, iron, magnesium, flavonoids, and fiber.
In fact, dried fruit may help lower risk of cardiovascular disease with it’s lowering blood pressure effects. So please, don’t be scared to enjoy dried fruit.
Dried fruit are also easy to grab and go, making them the perfect snack on busy days. Pair them with some nuts and you’ve got a tasty quick snack!
This recipe is perfect for Tu Bshvat, the Jewish holiday that celebrates the new year of the Trees. I made sure to include figs, one of the seven traditional fruits to eat on Tu Bshvat.
I’ve paired it here with plain yogurt as the dried fruit compote provides lots of sweetness, while boosting the overall nutrient content.
Don’t limit it to yogurt, though. Try it on your pancakes, oatmeal, and even on some rice or chicken! It really works with everything so go crazy with experimenting. Enjoy!
Dried Fruit Compote Topping
- ⅓ heaping cup dried mission figs, chopped
- ⅓ heaping cup dried apricots, chopped
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries (raisins work, too)
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 ½ cup water
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Directions:
- Place all ingredients into a small saucepan
- Bring to boil for 6 minutes
- Lower flame and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the water has decreased by one third.
- Cool completely and chill at least 2 hours. This will allow the flavors to settle and the juice to thicken a bit.
- Enjoy on yogurt, pancakes, oatmeal… the choice is yours!
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