Summer Fruit Compote
Yields 2 cups
COST: $2.85
Per 1⁄2 cup
Calories: 325
Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 85g
Protein: 3g
Fiber: 8g
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 21g
2 medium bananas
1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
1⁄4 cup lemon juice
4 5-inch cinnamon sticks
3 cups dried tropical fruit
Peel and slice the bananas.
Cook the sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the ginger, lemon juice, and cinnamon sticks. Increase heat to medium and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the dried fruit and bananas. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook at a low simmer until the dried fruit is tender. Remove the cinnamon sticks.
Let cool briefly and serve warm, or refrigerate overnight and serve cold.
