Apple-Pear Compote with Oranges
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. This dessert is very simple and relatively quick to make. It is especially useful during the cold season, when the selection of berries and fruits in stores is limited, while apples, pears, and oranges are always available. The bright yellow color of the compote will remind you of hot summer days in winter. The ready dessert can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making apple-pear compote.
- 2
Step 2
Slice the zest of half an orange and squeeze the juice from the whole fruit. Pour the juice into a saucepan and add the zest.
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Step 3
Add sugar to taste.
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Step 4
Add cinnamon to taste. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
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Step 5
Wash the apples and pears, peel and cut into small cubes. Pour lemon juice over them.
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Step 6
Remove the orange zest from the saucepan. Add the sliced pears and apples.
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Step 7
Cook pears with apples in orange juice in a saucepan without a lid until the liquid evaporates. This will take about 20 minutes, but it depends on the juiciness of the fruits.
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Step 8
The apple-pear compote is ready. Serve for dessert.