Greek Prune Compote Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb dried prune
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp honey (greek thyme is great for this)
2 -3 whole cloves
1 piece cinnamon stick
1 lemon , rind of (in 1 long piece)
1 -2 tbsp metaxa brandy or 1 -2 tbsp other brandy
greek yogurt or sour cream

Directions:

Soak the prunes overnight.
The next morning put them into a pan with the water, sugar, honey, lemon peel and the spices.
Simmer until the prunes are tender but not falling apart, about 20 minutes.
Remove the lemon peel.
Cool and stir in the Metaxa brandy.
Serve with a dollop of greek yoghurt or sour cream on top and the lightest sprinkling of cinnamon.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	175.31 Kcal (734 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	2.13mg	0%
Potassium	426.47mg	9%
Total Carbs	46.59g	16%
Sugars	31.26g	125%
Dietary Fiber	4.19g	17%
Protein	1.21g	2%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	7%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	29.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	169.07 Kcal (708 kJ)
Calories from fat	0 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	2.05mg	0%
Potassium	411.31mg	9%
Total Carbs	44.93g	16%
Sugars	30.15g	125%
Dietary Fiber	4.04g	17%
Protein	1.16g	2%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	7%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	28.4mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.7

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

fat free,
saturated fat free,
sodium free,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

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