Need a light, delicious dessert this holiday season? Try this gorgeous fruit-filled treat.
Balance is key to a healthy lifestyle, and that's why we don't advocate abstaining from all sweets here at Move More Fitness! If you constantly feel deprived, you are more likely to throw in the towel. If, instead, you allow yourself to enjoy delicious foods and occasional treats, guilt-free, you are more able to build a lifestyle of health!
This delicious recipe uses an abundance of winter fruits, seasonal flavors, and even some protein-packed ricotta so you can enjoy both great nutrition and a taste of the season.
Winter Fruit Compote
Prep time: 20 minutes. Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients
2 cups chopped rhubarb
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 cinnamon stick
8-ounce container part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 apple, peeled and cubed
1 pear, peeled and cubed
Directions
Add the rhubarb, sugar, orange zest, orange juice and cinnamon stick to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
In the meantime, prepare the topping. Place ricotta cheese, maple syrup and vanilla in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and let chill in the refrigerator.
When the pot comes to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 3 minutes, stirring gently. Add apples to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Add pears and cook for about 1 minute more, until the fruit is tender.
Remove pan from heat and set aside to cool. Remove cinnamon stick.
Enjoy chilled or at room temperature with a scoop of the whipped topping on top.
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving: Calories 180, Calories from Fat 27, Total Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 40mg, Total Carbohydrates 34g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 27g, Protein 5g, Calcium 10%, Iron 0%
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