10-minute winter fruit compote

Two simple steps make a deliciously fruity pudding spiced with cinnamon and cloves. It's easy to make in the microwave and counts as one of your 5-a-day

Prep:5 mins
Cook:5 mins

Serves 4
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 367
fat 1g
saturates 0g
carbs 85g
sugars 85g
fibre 4g
protein 3g
salt 0.15g

Ingredients

500g pack mixed dried fruit
200ml fresh orange juice
half cinnamon stick
6 cloves
6 black peppercorns
0% Greek yogurt or low-fat fromage frais, to serve

Tip

Giving it a twist
Replace the cinnamon stick with a whole star anise for liquorice flavour. Use grapefruit juice instead of orange. Throw in a handful of nuts or sesame and sunflower seeds just before serving.

Method

Tip the dried fruit, orange juice and whole spices into a microwaveable bowl. Microwave on High for 4-5 mins, stirring halfway through until the juices become sticky and the fruits are plump.
Leave the compote to stand for a minute and serve in bowls with spoonfuls of yogurt or fromage frais.