Oranges and kiwis are among the fruits highest in calcium; almonds are the nuts with the most. This is a light and refreshing finish to any meal.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

　　3/4 cup water

　　1/3 cup sugar

　　2 whole cardamom pods, crushed

　　2 whole allspice

　　1 cinnamon stick

　　1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

　　3 large oranges, peel and white pith removed, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices

　　3 kiwis, peeled, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices

　　2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

　　

Step 1

Stir first 5 ingredients in small saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid is syrupy and slightly reduced, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.

　　

Step 2

Arrange orange and kiwi slices in shallow bowl. Pour hot syrup and spices over fruit. Chill at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Sprinkle almonds over; serve.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: calories

　　115; total fat

　　2 g; saturated fat

　　0.5 g; cholesterol

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self