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 Recipes: Breakfast Apple-Citrus Compote

Breakfast Recipes:
Apple Cider
Breakfast Apple-Citrus Compote
Citrus Apple Danish
Easy Breakfast Parfait
Golden Apple Oatmeal

Breakfast Apple-Citrus Compote

2 cups peeled and sliced Granny Smith or Stayman apples
1/2 tsp. cinnamon (about 2 medium)
2 navel oranges, peeled and cut into segments
1 1/2 cups (about 9 ounces) pitted prunes
1 1/2 cups orange juice
2 pink grapefruit peeled and cut into segments
2 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
mint sprigs for garnish

In 2 to 3 quart saucepan combine apples, prunes and orange juice; bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until apples are tender but not soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in honey, juice and cinnamon. Cool, cover and chill. Stir in oranges and grapefruit. To serve, spoon fruits with their liquid into serving dishes; garnish with mint sprigs. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories, 329; Fat, 1 g; Cholesterol, 0 mg; Fiber, 9 g; Sodium, 5 mg; percent calories from fat, 2%.

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This site is brought to you by the Virginia State Apple Board -- an official commodity board
of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services -- promoting research, education
and marketing efforts for the state's apple industry through assistance to the
Virginia Apple Growers Association.

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