Amazing Fruit Compote with Basil


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 163.0
  • Total Fat: 0.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 1.0 g

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Introduction

This is a yummy sweet treat! This is a yummy sweet treat!
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1 cup Splenda
    1 cup Water
    1/4 cup Honey
    2 tsp Vanilla Extract
    2 tbsp Orange Juice (or another clear juice)
    2 tsp Cornstarch
    1 tbsp Water
    1/2 cup dried Basil
    8 cups assorted fruits and berries such as strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and peaches (frozen fruits work as well as fresh fruits)

Directions

1. In a small saucepan combine the cup of water, splenda, honey, vanilla, and juice. Bring to boiling; stirring to dissolve splenda. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

2. Stir together cornstarch and 1 tbsp cold water. Add to saucepan stirring frequently.

3. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Then, cook and stir for 2 more minutes. Allow to cool slightly.

4. Mix fruit and basil in a large bowl. Add sugar mixture to bowl and stir gently to coat.

5. Cover fruit and let stand at room temperature for an hour. Stir once or twice.

6. Chill and serve with sherbet or alone.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ELLE:).

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    I used this recipe as a jumping off place and made a scrumptious dessert. DH had three servings. - 8/2/20


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    Incredible!
    Who would think basil would be good with fruit. Lovely flavor. Hubby raved. - 2/24/09