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HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

This sweet and colorful fruit compote is perfect with an egg casserole at a brunch. It can bake right alongside the eggs, so everything is conveniently done at the same time.

—JOYCE MOYNIHAN LAKEVILLE, MN



PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 40 MIN. • MAKES: 20 SERVINGS


2 cans (15 1/4 ounces each) sliced pears, drained

1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches, drained

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained

1 package (20 ounces) pitted dried plums

1 jar (16 ounces) unsweetened applesauce

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix the first five ingredients. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread the pie filling over fruit mixture; sprinkle with the brown sugar.

2. Cover and bake 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm.