4 Minute Baked Fruit Breakfast Parfaits
Author: Nancy Baggett
A baked fruit compote just has a more "breakfasty" feel than one with fresh fruit--the warmth is comforting, plus with some granola sprinkled on top it's a bit reminiscent of a cobbler or crumble (always a good thing!). I also like that the hot fruit juices take the chill off the yogurt-- which makes it seem both homier and more flavorful. This recipe makes 2 parfaits. To double it , double the ingredients; use a 2-quart microwaving bowl; and increase the microwaving time by 20 to 30 seconds. Tip: If you choose a gluten-free granola, the recipe will be gluten-free.
Ingredients
  • 2 medium-sized peaches (peeled), small pears, or large plums, pitted and cut into slices
  • 1 cup mixed berries, such as blueberries, blackberries, raspberries or strawberries (sliced if large)
  • 2 tablespoons clover honey, or 2½ tablespoons gourmet fruit or vanilla syrup or Grand Marnier liqueur
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 5.3 ounces (or similar) carton of sweetened vanilla-flavored Greek-style yogurt, drained of any liquid
  • Bowl of honey-almond or cinnamon granola, or gluten-free granola for serving
Instructions
  1. Spread the fruit in a 9-inch glass pie plate or similar sized square or oblong glass baking dish. Drizzle over the honey or syrup and stir. Cover the dish with a microwave cover or wax paper. Microwave on high power 1 minute. Stop and stir. If the fruit is not bubbly hot and juicy, continue microwaving, stopping and checking at 15 second intervals until the fruit is done. Stir in the vanilla.
  2. Drain the juice from the fruit into a small deep bowl. Add the yogurt and whisk until the sauce is well blended and smooth. Divide the fruit between 2 pedestal dishes or glass bowls. Divide the yogurt sauce between them, spooning it over top. Serve immediately, along with a serving bowl of granola that can be added to the parfaits as desired.
  3. Alternatively, cover and store the ingredients separately, then briefly reheat the fruit in the microwave and assemble the parfaits up to an hour before serving time. Makes 2 servings.
Recipe by KitchenLane at http://kitchenlane.com/2016/04/4-minute-baked-fruit-yogurt-breakfast-brunch-parfaits.html