All Seasons Fruit Compote Recipe

This is a tangy, rather than sweet, fruit compote. It may also be served as a meat accompaniment.

Ingredients:

1 pkg. (12-oz.) dried apricots
1 can (1-lb.) sliced peaches, drained
1 can (16-oz.) pitted bing cherries, undrained
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

Preparation Method:

In 2-qt. casserole places apricots and peaches. Drain cherry juice into small bowl. Add cherries to other fruit. To cherry juice add brown sugar, orange juice and peel, lemon juice and peel. Stir well. Pour over fruit. Insert temperature probe so tip is in center of food. Cover with plastic wrap, arranging loosely around probe to vent.

Attach cable end at receptable. Microwave at High. Set Temp, Set 160 degree. When oven signals, remove from oven and stir. Recover compote and chill overnight. Serve with garnish of sour cream, or omit garnish and serve with meat. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

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Easy Fruit Pudding Recipe

Ingredients:

1 can (20 to22-oz.) cherry, blueberry, apple or other prepared fruit pie filling
1 box (about 9-oz.) 1-layer cake mix white, yellow or spice)
1/4 cup cold butter, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon, or, 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts

Preparation Method:

Spread pie filling in 8-in. square dish. Microwave at High 4 Minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until heated through.

Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over fruit. Distribute butter slices over top. Microwave at High 11 to 13 Minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 6 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

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