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Baked Fruit Compote

By Diana Rattray, About.com

At a Glance
Cook Time : 20min
Course : Dessert
Special : Easy
Type of Prep : Bake
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
Occasion : Christmas, Easter, Family Dinner
 
Fruit compote, baked with apricot halves, peaches, plums, and orange juice, along with brown sugar and coconut.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) apricot halves
  • 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) peach halves
  • 1 can (15 ounces) whole purple plums
  • zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut

PREPARATION:

Drain canned fruits thoroughly; mix in orange zest. In a lightly buttered baking dish, arrange drained fruits. In a bowl, combine the orange juice and sugar; pour over fruit. Drizzle the melted butter over fruits then sprinkle coconut over all. Bake at 400° for 15 to 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Serve warm.
Serves 8.

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