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Apricot Compote

Dried apricots are a great way of satisfying your sweet tooth while receiving numerous nutritional benefits. This easy compote is quick, naturally sweet and very versatile. It can be served alone, topped with vanilla yogurt, or as a topping over fresh fruit such as pears or apples for a healthy dessert. It’s well worth it to make extra and have around to enjoy these delicious fruits more often.

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 TBS fresh lemon juice 1½ cups fresh orange juice 2 TBS honey 1 cup dried apricots, sliced ½ cup raisins ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, bring the lemon juice, orange juice and honey to a boil.
2. Add apricots and raisins.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer just until they become tender and a little syrupy, about 10 minutes. Do not overcook, or they will dissolve. You want to still have definition in your fruit.
4. Remove apricots and raisins with a slotted spoon and reduce sauce for about 2 minutes to thicken.
5. Remove from heat and add apricots, raisins, and walnuts back to sauce. Serve warm or chilled.

   Yields about 2 cups
   

   Nutritional Profile

   

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   Apricot Compote 1.00 serving 163.34 grams 347.76 calories Nutrient Amount %DV Nutrient Density World's Healthiest Foods Rating vitamin C 43.78 mg 73.0 3.8 very good omega 3 fatty acids 1.38 g 57.5 3.0 very good manganese 0.58 mg 29.0 1.5 good potassium 1004.65 mg 28.7 1.5 good World's Healthiest Foods Rating Rule excellent DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DV>=10% very good DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DV>=5% good DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DV>=2.5%

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