Warm Fruit Compote for #Thanksgiving Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (12oz) bag fresh cranberries
- 2 firm pears (Anjou), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, diced
- 1 cup black raisins
- 1/4 - 3/4 cups sugar (depending on how sweet you like it)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1131g | |
| Calories 1348 | |
| Calories from Fat 18 | 1% |
| Total Fat 2.14g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.22g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium 2349mg | 67% |
| Total Carbs 343.84g | 92% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.4g | 115% |
| Sugars 259.57g | 173% |
| Protein 9.56g | 15% |
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