Golden Compote Of Pineapple, Cardamom, And Rose Water

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
Sweet, sour, and cool sensations combine in this intoxicatingly perfumed dessert. Look for rose water and cardamom pods in natural-foods stores or Indian markets. Is you can't find cardamom pods, substitute 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom.
== Ingredients ==
* 6 (1/4-inch-thick) lime slices, each cut into quarters
* 3/4 cup water
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 8 cardamom pods
* 3 cup (1-inch) cubed fresh pineapple
* 1/2 cup golden raisins
* 1 1/2 teaspoons rose water
* 3 cups vanilla low-fat ice cream
* 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
== Directions ==
# Combine lime slices in boiling water 1 minutes; drain.
# Combine 3/4 cup water, sugar, and cardamom in a medium saucepan.
# Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves.
# Add lime slices to pan, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
# Remove from heat; let stand 1 hour.
# Discard cardamom pods.
# Combine pineapple, raisins, and rose water in a large bowl.
# Pour lime mixture over pineapple mixture, and toss gently to combine.
# Cover and chill up to 24 hours.
# Serve with ice cream and pistachios.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup compote, 1/2 cup ice cream, and 2 teaspoons pistachios)
Category:Low-calorie Recipes
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