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Double-Mint Fruit Compote

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This refreshing mint syrup can flavor any combination of fresh fruits. Leftover syrup is great for sweetening iced tea.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

2 cups water
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
2 bunches fresh mint, stems trimmed
2 to 3 drops pure peppermint extract
1 1-pint basket strawberries, hulled, halved
2 bananas, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 kiwis, peeled, each cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cantaloupe, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
Fresh mint sprigs

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring water, sugar, vanilla bean and 2 bunches mint to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook until reduced to 3/4 cup, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Strain into small bowl. Add extract. Cool. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.)

    Step 2

    Combine fruits in medium bowl. Pour over enough syrup to coat well. Let stand 15 minutes. Garnish with mint.

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