- Yield: 8 servings
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 4h 00 min
Caribbean hot compote
With a slow cooker, fruits and a bit of sherry, you can’t go wrong. There are many combinations of fruits to try, but Caribbean Red® papaya provides a hint of the tropics to liven up even everyday apples and pears.
This compote can be scooped into a dish ready for a spoon or it can top just about anything from breakfast to the evening's dessert
Ingredients
- 1 starfruit
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 Caribbean Red papaya
- 1 tbs melted butter
- 2 medium-sized apples
- 1/4 cup sherry
- 2 medium-sized pears
- 2 tbs quick-cooking tapioca
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
Instructions
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Slice the starfruit into stars. Remove the seeds.
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Core the apples and pears. Cut into 1" chunks.
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Slice off the papaya skin, cut in half and remove the seeds. Chop half into 1" chunks.
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Cut the dried apricots into 1" chunks.
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In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, sherry and tapioca.
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Place the fruit in a slow cooker. Pour the liquid mixture over the fruit. Stir.
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Cook in a slow cooker on low 4 hours or high for 2 hours.