February 8, 2010 in Recipes by empoweringwellness

Meatless Monday – Maple Fruit Compote with Honey-Ginger Toasted Nuts

A lovely, easy-to-make dessert. You can also add whole oats and make this a healthy breakfast!

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4                                                                                                                                                            

Ingredients:

2-3 apples

2-3 peaches or pears

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1/2 cup raisins

Juice of 1 lemon

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup walnuts, or nuts of your choice

1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

2 tablespoons honey

 Directions:

1.     Wash, core and chop fruit into slices or chunks.                                                  

2.     Place in a large saucepan with 1/3 cup of water. Add the maple syrup and raisins.  

3.     Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.

4.     Add lemon juice and cinnamon. Cook for another 10 minutes, until soft.

5.     While fruit is cooking, place chopped nuts in a skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring often for 5 minutes.

6.     Drizzle honey over the nuts and add ginger, but keep stirring since the honey can easily burn.

7.     Top warm fruit with toasted nuts and enjoy