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Recipe

Fresh Fruit Compote with Hazelnut-Cinnamon Biscotti

serves
prep time: 10
cook time: 210

ingredients

  • 3 large oranges
  • 1 16 ounce basket fresh strawberries, hulled, sliced
  • 4 kiwis, peeled, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • Fresh mint sprigs (optional)
  • 16 Hazelnut-Cinnamon Biscotti

directions

Cut peel and white pith from oranges. Working over large bowl to catch juices and using small sharp knife, cut between membranes to release segments. Add strawberries, kiwis, 2 tablespoons orange juice, sugar and cinnamon to bowl, toss to blend. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.

Divide compote among 8 bowls. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired. Serve with Hazelnut-Cinnamon Biscotti.