Winter Spiced Fruit

Embrace the cozy flavors of the season with this delightful Winter Spiced Fruit recipe, a perfect combination of tender apples, juicy pears, and sweet dried figs simmered to perfection in a spiced citrus-honey syrup. Infused with aromatic cinnamon, star anise, and cloves, this heartwarming dish fills your home with an irresistible winter fragrance. Finished with delicate notes of vanilla, this versatile recipe can be served warm as a comforting dessert or chilled as a luxurious topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or ice cream. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's the ultimate easy-to-make treat to brighten chilly days and impress your guests with its festive charm!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium Apples
• 2 medium Pears
• 6 whole Dried figs
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 1 large Orange
• 0.5 large Lemon
• 1 stick Cinnamon stick
• 2 pods Star anise
• 3 whole Cloves
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 1.5 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

Peel and core the apples and pears, then cut them into bite-sized chunks.

Step 2

Slice the dried figs into halves or quarters, depending on their size.

Step 3

Zest the orange and lemon, then juice both fruits. Set the zest and juice aside.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the chunks of apple and pear to the pan, stirring to coat them in the butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften slightly.

Step 6

Add the dried figs, raisins, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, and lemon zest to the pan. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Toss in the cinnamon stick, star anise, and cloves. Stir gently to distribute the spices.

Step 8

Pour the water and honey into the pan, then stir to ensure the fruit is coated in the liquid.

Step 9

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruits are tender and the liquid is slightly reduced.

Step 10

Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 11

Carefully discard the cinnamon stick, star anise, and cloves before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm as a dessert, or let it cool and use it as a topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1681.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1317.1

Total Fat 16.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 31mg	0%
Sodium 78.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 310.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.3g	0%
Total Sugars 232.6g
Protein 11.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 422.1mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 2462.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 10.6%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 86.4%