Microwave Apricot-Strawberry Compote

Recipes Ingredients:

1/4 c Dry white wine
6 Dried apricots, cut into
1/4 c Cranberry juice
-thin strips
1 Strip (2x1/2-inch) lemon
1/8 ts Vanilla extract
-zest, plus additional 2
c Fresh strawberries, hulled,
-strips for garnish
-quartered
1 ts Minced crystallized ginger

Recipe Instructions:

Info: posted by Perry Lowell, April 1993 from Good Food magazine, October 1988 This recipe gets 30% or less of its calories from fat. This is a Low Sodium recipe. Makes 1 serving. 1. Combine wine, cranberry juice, 1 strip zest, and ginger in small microwave-safe bowl. Microcook uncovered on HIGH power for 2 minutes. Add apricots; microcook 1 minute. Stir in vanilla. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, at least one hour. 2. Just before serving, remove lemon zest and stir in strawberries. Serve cold garnished with fresh lemon zest strips. Nutrition Information per Tablespoon: 287 calories 4 g protein 66 g carbohydrates 1 g fat (2% of calories) 17 mg sodium 0 mg cholesterol