Poached Fruit Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexHealthy
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon
 Lemon rind2 Tablespoon
 Prepared fruit3 Cup (48 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 969 Calories from Fat 1

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.09 g0.14%

Saturated Fat 0.01 g0.06%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 2.1 mg0.1%

Total Carbohydrates 250 g83.2%

Dietary Fiber 8.3 g33%

Sugars 234 g

Protein 3 g6.1%

Vitamin A 25.2% Vitamin C 236.3%

Calcium 9.4% Iron 1.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Put sugar, water, lemon juice and rind in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
Simmer for a few minutes.
Add the prepared fruit which should be cut into attractive strips or slices or cubes.
Keep at simmering point till the fruit is just soft but not mushy.
Soft fruits like pawpaw and mango should be just put into boiling syrup for a minute or two.
Remove from heat, drain off the syrup.
When cool, return fruit to syrup.
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