Hot Bean Compote Recipes

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine orange juice concentrate and cornstarch; stir until smooth. Add fruit; stir to coat. Pour into a buttered 3-qt. casserole. If desired, pour wine over all. Cover and bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Pour pears, peaches, and cherries with their liquids into the prepared baking dish; stir. Stir oats and 1/4 cup brown sugar together in a bowl; sprinkle over the fruit mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar over the oat layer. Sprinkle cinnamon over the brown sugar. Arrange butter pieces evenly over the top.
• Bake until hot, bubbly, and slightly brown at edges, about 20 minutes.

HOT BEAN COMPOTE

Steps:

• Fry bacon until crisp; remove bacon and drain on paper towel.
• To drippings, add sugar and cornstarch.
• Blend well.
• Stir in salt, pepper and vinegar.
• Heat until mixture boils and thickens.
• Stir in onion and drained beans.
• Cover and simmer over low heat 20-25 minutes,stirring occasionally.
• Serve with bacon crumbled over top.

HOT DOGS 'N' BEANS

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.

05 Q&A: WHY AM I CONSTIPATED? - HOT FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Dr. Ghosh: Constipation can be an unwanted side effect from chemotherapy, certain medications, not drinking enough fluid or lack of exercise or activity. It is crucial to relieve constipation, because not treating it can lead to nausea, vomiting and severe stomach pain.To avoid or relieve constipation:Eat plenty of fiber, at least 25 to 35 grams per day. High-fiber choices include whole-grain cereals and breads, fruits (fresh, dried or canned), vegetables (fresh, frozen or cooked) and legumes (dried peas and beans).Drink eight to ten glasses of water daily.Exercise.Drink a hot beverage about half an hour before your usual bowel movement time.Stool softeners and laxatives are available and sometimes necessary, but it's important to try foods, beverages and exercise first. Save the stool softeners and laxatives to use as a last resort, and take them only with the approval of your doctor.From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.