Warm Fruit Compote with Yogurt and Cinnamon

inBreakfast Recipes, Brunch Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Fruit Recipes, Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
  • YIELDS | 4 SERVINGS
  • PREP TIME | 10 MINS PLUS SOAKING TIME
  • COOK TIME | 10 MINS

If you’re on a campaign to convert a non-breakfast eater into a believer, this recipe can’t fail. It is sweet, filling, and lip-smacking great. Serve it as-is or mix in different types of grains or rice to create signature dishes that change up breakfast options in your house.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried apricots
  • 3/4 cup pitted prunes
  • 3/4 cup pitted figs
  • 2 1/2 cups organic sugarless apple juice
  • Cinnamon to taste
  • 1 small container plain yogurt (1 cup = 4 servings)
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Instructions

  1. Soak fruit in the apple juice for a few hours.
  2. Place the mixture into the refrigerator overnight. This can be done a day or two in advance.
  3. When ready to make the recipe, simmer the fruit and juice in a small pan over low-medium heat for 10 minutes.
  4. Serve in small bowls with 1/4 cup plain yogurt , sprinkle with cinnamon, and top with chopped walnuts, if using.

Notes

Variations

  • Spoon compote over warm brown rice. Sprinkle with flax seed.
  • Mix with gluten-free, steel-cut oatmeal.