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This makes a lot of compote, so if you prefer less with your polenta, reserve some to use as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.

Recipe by Cooking Light January 2004

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Credit: Karry Hosford

Recipe Summary

Yield:
4 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup polenta and 1/3 cup compote)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • To prepare compote, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add honey, juice, cinnamon, and berries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Keep warm.

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  • To prepare polenta, bring milk to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly add polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in sugar and salt, and cook 5 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Serve with compote.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

285 calories; calories from fat 15%; fat 4.9g; saturated fat 3g; mono fat 1.4g; poly fat 0.2g; protein 8.5g; carbohydrates 54.2g; fiber 3.9g; cholesterol 15mg; iron 1.2mg; sodium 386mg; calcium 541mg.
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