Indulge your senses with a culinary journey to the heart of French cuisine. Discover the exquisite flavors and textures of anise fritters, a delectable treat that tantalizes the palate and captivates the eye. These golden-brown fritters are infused with the aromatic essence of anise, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on the tongue. Accompanying these delectable fritters is a quartet of fruit compotes, each offering a unique taste experience. The vibrant red strawberry compote bursts with sweetness and tartness, while the luscious blueberry compote offers a burst of antioxidants and a deep blue hue. The golden apricot compote provides a touch of tangy sweetness, and the pear compote adds a delicate and aromatic note, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and colors. Whether enjoyed as a delightful breakfast, an elegant dessert, or a sweet treat at any time of day, these anise fritters with four-fruit compote are sure to become a cherished favorite.
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FOUR-FRUIT COMPOTE
A beautiful side dish, this compote spotlights wonderful winter fruit like bananas, apples, oranges and pineapple. Of course, it can be made anytime of year. I'm sure you'll get as many smiles as I do when I bring out this refreshing salad at a potluck. -Donna Long, Searcy, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving 3/4 cup juice. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in the orange, lemon and pineapple juices until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the fruits. Pour warm sauce over the fruit; stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate.
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FRUIT COMPOTE
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a zip-top bag and toss to combine. Microwave for 2 to 5 minutes, depending on your microwave, until softened and juicy. Serve warm over ice cream or frozen yogurt.
FRESH CITRUS COMPOTE
Categories Citrus Fruit Dessert Low Sodium Grapefruit Orange Kiwi Pineapple Bon Appétit Fat Free Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For Syrup:
- Bring all ingredients to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Boil until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 25 minutes. Using small sharp knife, scrape vanilla seeds into syrup; return bean to syrup. Cool. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.)
- For Fruit:
- Cut peel and white pith off oranges and grapefruit. Using small sharp knife, cut between membranes of oranges and grapefruit to release segments. Cut each kiwi into 8 wedges. Cut pineapple into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Drain fruit. Place in bowl. Discard vanilla bean and star anise from syrup. Pour syrup over fruit and stir to combine. Serve over frozen vanilla yogurt or ice cream.
ANISE FRITTERS WITH FOUR-FRUIT COMPOTE
Categories Liqueur Brunch Dessert Fry Hanukkah Strawberry Apricot Kiwi Pineapple Anise Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 24
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- To make the fritters:
- Whisk together first 5 ingredients in small bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Using fingers or pastry blender, add chilled margarine to flour mixture and cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir egg mixture thoroughly into dry ingredients.
- Heat 2 inches vegetable oil in heavy medium saucepan to 350°F. Working in batches, drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Cook until brown, turning occasionally, about 3 minutes. Transfer fritters to paper towel-lined cookie sheet and cool.
- Combine powdered sugar and 1/4 cup liqueur in small deep bowl. Add enough water to make medium-thick glaze. Dip fritters halfway into glaze. Arrange fritters glaze side up on plate. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Arrange 3 fritters on each of 8 plates. Spoon compote alongside. Garnish with fresh mint and serve.
- To make the compote:
- Bring water, sugar and aniseed to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil until reduced to 1 cup, about 20 minutes. Place apricots in medium bowl. Strain boiling syrup over apricots. Discard aniseed. Add liqueur to apricots and stir. Cover and let stand at room temperature until apricots are tender, about 8 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Add pineapple, strawberries and kiwi fruit to apricots. Toss well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
Tips:
- For the perfect fritter batter, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale, then gradually whisk in the milk and flour. Finally, fold in the egg whites, beaten until stiff peaks form.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying the fritters. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
- If you don't have a deep-fry thermometer, you can test the oil temperature by dropping a small cube of bread into the oil. If it sizzles and rises to the surface, the oil is hot enough.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the fritters. This will cause them to stick together and cook unevenly.
- Make sure the fruit compote is cold before serving with the fritters. This will help to create a refreshing contrast between the warm fritters and the cold compote.
Conclusion:
Anise fritters with four-fruit compote is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The fritters are light and fluffy, with a delicate anise flavor. The compote is sweet and tangy, with a variety of fruits that complement the fritters perfectly. This recipe is sure to impress your guests, and it's easy enough to make for a weeknight dessert.
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