Wine-Poached Pineapple Compote with Candied Ginger

Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    Servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Lighter, Quicker, Better: Cooking for the Way We Eat Today

By Richard Sax and Marie Simmons

Published 2000

  • About

No-fat flavorings like wine and ginger can flavor a fruit dessert memorably without fat. Hot syrup is poured over ripe pineapple, so it infuses without cooking. This is also good with sliced peaches, oranges, or a combination of fruits, including a few slices of kiwi for color.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ¼ cup

Method

  1. Combine the wine, water, and sugar in a wide shallow saucepan over medium heat. Heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the liquid comes to a boil, about 10 minutes. Add the ginger and apricots, cover, and simmer over very low heat for 10 minutes. Do not boil.
  2. Arrange the pineapple slices in a single layer in a large shallow heatproof bowl. Pour the hot s