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Tropical Citrus Compote

This fruit combo is refreshing by itself, and a serving offers about a day's worth of vitamin C. It can also top waffles or pound cake. Garnish with thinly sliced lime rind, if desired.

Cooking Light DECEMBER 2008

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
1 teaspoon grated orange rind

1 1/2 cups orange sections (about 3 oranges)
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled mango (about 1 mango)
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled papaya (about 1 papaya)
1 cup red grapefruit sections (about 2 grapefruit)

Preparation

1. Combine 1/2 cup water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; stir in rinds. Cool to room temperature. Strain sugar mixture through a fine sieve; discard solids.

2. Combine orange and remaining ingredients in a bowl. Add sugar mixture; toss gently.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

Calories: 139
Calories from fat: 2%
Fat: 0.3g
Saturated fat: 0.1g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.1g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
Protein: 1.1g
Carbohydrate: 35.6g
Fiber: 2.9g
Cholesterol: 0.0mg
Iron: 0.2mg
Sodium: 3mg
Calcium: 37mg

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