Dragon Fruit Compote Recipe

Name: Dragon Fruit Compote
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 9 h
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups (1.25 L) peeled and chopped dragon fruit (about two large); 4 large strips lemon zest; 1/4 cup (60 mL) lemon juice; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh ginger; 4 cardamom pods; 1/3 cup (75 mL) sugar

Ingredients

5 cups (1.25 L) peeled and chopped dragon fruit (about two large)
4 large strips lemon zest
1/4 cup (60 mL) lemon juice
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh ginger
4 cardamom pods
1/3 cup (75 mL) sugar

PREP TIME 10m	COOK TIME 20m	TOTAL TIME 9h
YIELD 16 servings

Instructions

Combine dragon fruit, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, ginger and cardamom pods in saucepan set over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat.
Simmer 15 to 20 min., stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until liquid is syrupy. Discard whole spices and lemon zest. Stir in sugar; simmer 8 to 10 min. until thickened.
Ladle compote into two 1-cup (250-mL) Mason jars and cool completely. Seal with lids and refrigerate 8 hr. until set. Enjoy immediately or store refrigerated up to 2 weeks. Decorate with festive ribbons or strings and tags.

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