Chai-Poached Apricots and Plums

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Chai-Poached Apricots and Plums
60 min.
4
193kcal

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Indulge your senses with a delightful and aromatic dessert that beautifully combines the natural sweetness of apricots and plums with the warm spices of chai tea. This Chai-Poached Apricots and Plums recipe is not only a treat for your taste buds but also accommodates various dietary preferences, as it is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

Imagine savoring tender fruits bathed in a luscious syrup, infused with the rich flavors of chai. The process is simple yet rewarding, taking just 60 minutes to create a visually stunning compote that can elevate any dining experience. Whether you’re hosting a special gathering or simply treating yourself, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.

Each serving offers a wonderful balance of flavors, with the plums and apricots exuding a gentle sweetness that pairs perfectly with the fragrant notes from the vanilla bean and chai. At just 193 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free.

This versatile compote can be enjoyed on its own, drizzled over pancakes, or mixed into your favorite yogurt for a nutritious breakfast. Let the enchanting aroma fill your kitchen as you prepare this enchanting dessert that guarantees to please anyone with a sweet tooth!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups apricots dried
  •  chai spiced tea bags 
  • 1.3 cups plums dried
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.5  vanilla pod 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • knife

Directions

  1. Combine sugar and 3 cups water in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan. Halve vanilla bean lengthwise with a paring knife and scrape seeds into pan, then add pod. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add plums and simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes.
  3. Add apricots and tea bags and return to a simmer. Cook fruit, gently stirring once or twice, 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. Allow tea bags to steep with fruit in syrup 15 minutes (fruit will continue to soften as it steeps), then remove bags, gently squeezing liquid from them into syrup.
  5. Transfer compote to a bowl or jar and cool, gently stirring occasionally.
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  8. Compote keeps, covered and chilled, 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories193kcal
Protein2.04%
Fat2.41%
Carbs95.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.61
Glycemic Load
30.01
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
3.5847826004028%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.9mg
Peonidin
0.16mg
Catechin
3.27mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
3.95mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.39mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.21mg
Kaempferol
0.31mg
Quercetin
1.25mg
Gallocatechin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:192.81kcal
9.64%
Fat:0.55g
0.84%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.14%
Carbohydrates:48.76g
16.25%
Net Carbohydrates:47.07g
17.12%
Sugar:47.02g
52.24%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:0.86mg
0.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.04g
2.08%
Vitamin A:1110.8IU
22.22%
Vitamin C:9.74mg
11.81%
Fiber:1.69g
6.76%
Potassium:207.16mg
5.92%
Vitamin K:4.9µg
4.67%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.77%
Copper:0.07mg
3.49%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.28%
Vitamin B3:0.51mg
2.53%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.35%
Magnesium:8.45mg
2.11%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.06%
Phosphorus:19.39mg
1.94%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.93%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.86%
Folate:6.94µg
1.73%
Iron:0.3mg
1.64%
Zinc:0.15mg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious