Make the Most of Fresh Peaches
Peach CompoteServes: 4 | Serving Size: 3/4 cupIngredients:
- 5 ripe peaches, cut into wedges
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Directions:
- Place ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 or 10 minutes, until peaches become very soft.
- Cool slightly and serve while still warm.
Nutrition Information:
- Serves 4. Each serving has 100 calories, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 1 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 22 g sugars, and 2 g protein.
- Each serving also has 12% vitamin A, 40% vitamin C, 1% calcium and 5% iron.
Chef’s Tips:
- This sweet treat makes a delicious snack when spread on whole wheat toast.
- Drizzle some compote on nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt for dessert.
- To keep the peaches sturdier, as pictured above, simply simmer your concoction for less time.