Blood Orange Compote With Star Anise Recipe

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Blood Orange Compote With Star Anise
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 pieces star anise
  • 1/4 cup creme de cassis (optional)

Directions:

  1. Set aside the zest from 6 oranges.
  2. Peel & remove the white pith from all oranges; remove the seeds & cut the oranges into generous 1/4 thick slices. Arrange them in layers in a shallow serving bowl.
  3. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the water & sugar; heat & stir often until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minute Add zest of about 5 1/2 oranges (reserving the remaining for garnish) & star anise; reduce the heat to low & simmer, uncovered, until thick syrup has formed & the flavors have blended, about 1 hours (If not using creme de cassis, cook syrum about 45 min until thin).
  4. Remove the pan from the heat & discard the zest; stir in the creme de cassis. Pour the hot syrup over the oranges; cover & let stand at room temperature at least 1 hr & up to 12. If serving later, cover & refrigerate.
  5. To serve, julienne the remaining zest & sprinkl it over the top of the oranges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 119.92 Kcal (502 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 0.89mg 0%
Potassium 237.41mg 5%
Total Carbs 30.72g 10%
Sugars 26.49g 106%
Dietary Fiber 2.62g 10%
Protein 1.31g 3%
Vitamin C 69.4mg 116%
Calcium 55.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 68.28 Kcal (286 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 0.51mg 0%
Potassium 135.18mg 5%
Total Carbs 17.49g 10%
Sugars 15.08g 106%
Dietary Fiber 1.49g 10%
Protein 0.75g 3%
Vitamin C 39.5mg 116%
Calcium 31.6mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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