compote of apples, pears, bananas and orange juice

2020-08-25

Beggars can't be choosers. Because we can't go to the store to choose our produce, we buy 3-5 lb. bags of one item. Of course, we don't eat it all before they start declining in quality. This is what I do with those slightly-bruised but still usable fruits.

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need:

2 lbs. apples
1 lb. pears
2 bananas
4 oranges, juiced

Pic1: compote of apples, pears, bananas and orange juice

Directions

Pic2+3: apples, pears
Pic4: add 2 bananas

Peel and core apples and pears.
Cut away any damaged parts. Discard anything where the core is damaged.
Quarter the apples, pears. Transfer to a 6-qt. pot.
Add up to 2 cups of water.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer over low heat for 30-60 minutes, depending how quickly the apples melt away. These didn't, at all. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Add 2 peeled bananas, (not too far gone! You will taste that.)

Pic5: mix
Pic6: add orange juice
Pic7: ready for the refrigerator

Mash the bananas into the compote.
Add the orange juice.
Simmer uncovered over low-medium heat while stirring occasionally to dry out the compote.
When done, serve or transfer to a container for refrigeration.
Enjoy.

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more and avemariasongs.org

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more
and avemariasongs.org