TROPICAL COMPOTE DESSERT

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To make a more adult version of this recipe, use brandy instead of the extra tropical fruit juice. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 jar (23-1/2 ounces) mixed tropical fruit
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
1 medium firm banana, sliced
6 individual round sponge cakes
6 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Drain tropical fruit, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Combine tropical fruit and jalapeno in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Combine the sugar, ginger, cinnamon and reserved juice; pour over fruit. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. Stir in the mandarin oranges, cherries and banana; cook 15 minutes longer., Place sponge cakes on dessert plates; top with compote. Sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

luke jemwa
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I can't wait to try this compote! It looks so delicious.


Helen M
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This compote is a great way to use up leftover fruit.


Francis Cote
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my compote turned out really watery. Maybe I used too much liquid.


Ruby Banjac
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This compote is the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.


Hgcbh Vhfvb
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I love the tropical flavors in this compote. It's like a vacation in a bowl.


sansar saagii
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This compote is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing.


Chris Kruger
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I'm allergic to coconut, so I used almond milk instead. It turned out just as good!


Apsara Kafley
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This compote is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit.


Siki Petrovic
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I found the compote to be a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be great served with something tart, like yogurt or sorbet.


Jawad Zond
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This dessert is the perfect way to use up all the tropical fruit I have on hand.


Guide Channel
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I love the vibrant colors of this compote. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it.


Anjil Pandey
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This compote is so versatile! I've used it as a topping for pancakes, waffles, and yogurt. It's also great on its own as a snack.


Evelia Lopez
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I'm not usually a fan of fruit desserts, but this one was surprisingly good.


Michael Fouche
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This tropical compote dessert was a delight to make and even better to eat! The flavors of the pineapple, mango, and papaya blended perfectly, and the coconut milk added a creamy richness. I served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and it was the