When ships were our significant means of intercontinental transportation, a disease called Scurvy was discovered. It was caused from an extreme lack of vitamin C; thus, oranges were introduced into the sailors’ diets which created a solution. Today, many still suffer from a lack of vitamin C, especially during the wintertime. This could be from food insecurity or those who are challenged to eat fruits and vegetables. Try Kelly’s Fruit Compote to promote fruit in your diet and create a beautiful dessert, too! The choice is to make individual ramekins or one small trifle bowl of this fruitful delight. You will need peeled and sliced kiwi; sliced strawberries; blueberries; thin orange slices (with the rind and seeds removed); sliced grapefruit (with the rind and seeds removed); and shredded coconut. For the binding sauce between layers and the topping, mix 2 cups of sour cream with ¼ cup of brown sugar and ¼ cup of brandy. Select the trifle bowl or the ramekins and begin the layering, by alternating each layer of fruit with the sour cream sauce between the fruit. This colorful spectrum of flavor will brighten any winter day and help to provide essential vitamins! © Kelly McBride Loft