Apple Pear
Compote Recipe
Apples and
pears are almost always popular, so this warm, comforting dessert recipe is
great for potlucks or other get togethers.
Ingredients :
5 medium
apples, peeled and chopped
3 medium pears,
chopped
1 medium
orange, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried
cranberries
1/2 cup packed
brown sugar
1/2 cup maple
syrup
1/3 cup butter,
cubed
2 tablespoons
lemon juice
2 teaspoons
ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon
ground ginger
5 tablespoons
orange juice, divided
4 teaspoons
cornstarch
Whipped cream
and toasted chopped pecans, optional
In a 6-qt.
electric pressure cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Stir in 2
tablespoons orange juice. Lock lid; make sure vent is closed. Select manual
setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 6 minutes. When finished
cooking, allow pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick-release
any remaining pressure according to manufacturer's directions.
Select saute
setting and adjust for high heat; bring liquid to a boil. In a small bowl, mix
cornstarch and remaining orange juice until smooth; gradually stir into fruit
mixture. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. If desired,
top with whipped cream and pecans.
Nutrition Facts
:
1/2 cup: 149
calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 34mg sodium, 30g
carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.