Fruit Compote - natural remedy for constipation

Fruit compote is a natural remedy for constipation, but it’s also a really tasty treat. It’s sweet and syrupy. It’s a comfort food.

My mom always had a bowl of it sitting in the fridge. It may have been there to make sure our digestion was easy, but I always thought of it as a delicious sweet treat.

Whenever I hear of someone heading to the hospital for surgery or coming home from the hospital (hospital stays are notorious for slowing down the digestive tract), I suggest making compote. It’s a gentle way to get the digestion system functioning well.

There are many ways to enjoy compote:

by itself
on top of cereal or oatmeal
on top of toast – like a spread
with plain yogurt and nuts on top
with thick coconut milk and nuts on top

Fruit Compote:

This recipe is infinitely versatile. I make it with any dried fruit I have on hand. Don’t feel like you have to be exact with the amounts I’ve listed. It will work with any combination of fruits and amounts. Be creative, make your favorite version.

Ingredients (organic when possible):

1/2 cup prunes
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/4 cup dried cherries or raisins or pieces of dried mango
1/2 cup dried apples or pears or peaches
1/2 lemon sliced with peels on (for flavor – don’t eat the peels)
1/2 orange sliced with peels on (for flavor – don’t eat the peels)
1 cinnamon stick (remove after cooking)
Enough water to cover all the fruit – plus another inch of water.

Put all the fruit and cinnamon stick in a saucepan

Cover with water – plus another inch of water – the dried fruit will absorb a lot of water

Simmer for 30 minutes, until all the fruit is soft and the water has become a sweet syrup.

Kids and adults alike love compote. Enjoy!

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