Prune Compote with Warming Spices
This recipe features plump, juicy prunes, a sweet and tangy sauce, and warming spices like cinnamon and cardamom. Perfect for a make-ahead breakfast, or dessert. Try it over yogurt, ice cream, pancakes, or toast!
Servings 9
Calories 120kcal
Equipment
- Saucepan with lid 1.5 quart is adequate
Ingredients
- 2 cups Prunes dried plums
- 2 cups 100% Orange Juice
- Zest of 1 Orange
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Orange slices and ground cinnamon for serving
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan, covered, over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the prunes are very soft.
- Remove from heat, and cool completely.
- Serve with sliced oranges and a sprinkling of cinnamon, as desired, over yogurt, toast, ice cream, etc.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1.4mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19.5g | Vitamin A: 68.8IU | Vitamin C: 28.7mg | Vitamin K: 23µg | Calcium: 24.5mg | Iron: 0.5mg | Magnesium: 23mg
