BANANA FRUIT COMPOTE

My mother used to make this recipe when I was a child. My four kids always ate more fruit when I dressed it up this way.

—MAXINE OTIS HOBSON, MT

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PREP: 20 MIN. + CHILLING • MAKES: 2 SERVINGS

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1 cup apricot nectar, divided

Dash to ¹/₈ teaspoon ground cloves

Dash to ¹/₈ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 firm banana, cut into ¹/₂-inch slices

4 fresh strawberries, sliced

1 kiwifruit, halved and thinly sliced

1. In a small saucepan, bring ³/₄ cup apricot nectar, cloves and cinnamon to a boil. Combine cornstarch and the remaining apricot nectar until smooth; gradually whisk into nectar mixture. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in the lemon juice. Cool.

2. Stir in banana, strawberries and kiwi. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.