Tropical Fruit Compote Recipe

Name: Tropical Fruit Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: ½ cup dried mango; ½ cup dried papaya; ½ cup dried apricot; ½ cup dried pineapple; ¾ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup water; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons butter; ½ cup pomegranate juice; 2 cups 10% cream; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package lemon pudding mix or 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla pudding mix; 1 cup plain yogurt

Servings: persons

½ cup dried mango
½ cup dried papaya
½ cup dried apricot
½ cup dried pineapple
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup pomegranate juice
2 cups 10% cream
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package lemon pudding mix or 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla pudding mix
1 cup plain yogurt

1
Rinse the dried fruit to reduce the added sugar content on the surface of the fruit .Place the dried fruit in the pot.
2
Pour enough water over top to cover it by 1/2 inch.
3
Simmer to rehydrate the fruit.
4
To prepare sauce, combine granulated sugar, water, lemon juice, and corn syrup in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat; cook 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves, , increase heat to medium, bring to a boil and boil 3 minutes or until golden (do not stir).
5
Remove from heat; let stand 1 minute.
6
Carefully add 2 tablespoons butter, stirring until butter melts.
7
Gradually add pomegranate juice, stirring constantly until mixture is smooth.
8
Return to heat; cook over medium-low heat 8 minutes or until thickened.
9
Cool.
10
While the sauce is cooling prepare the topping.
11
Beat cream and pudding mix together until mousse like in consistency (this takes longer than normal pudding mix between 3 and 5 minutes.)
12
Gently fold pudding and yogurt together.
13
To serve, spoon warm compote into 8 dessert cups.
14
Top each serving with about 1/4 cup topping and 1 tablespoon sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup dried mango, ½ cup dried papaya, ½ cup dried apricot, ½ cup dried pineapple, and more.

Yes, Tropical Fruit Compote falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Tropical Fruit Compote

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