Fresh Fruit Compote

 1 (15 ¼ ounce can pineapple tidbits, undrained

3 tablespoons cornstarch

2 teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup water

3 tablespoon lemon juice

2 medium oranges, peeled, seeded and sectioned

2 medium apples, unpeeled and chopped

2 medium bananas, sliced

1 medium size yellow apple, unpeeled and chopped

1 medium pear, unpeeled and chopped

1 cup seedless green grapes, halved

1 cup red grapes, halved and seeded

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside.

Combine cornstarch, sugar, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan; gradually add water, stirring until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat, and stir in reserved pineapple juice and lemon juice; cool.

Combine reserved pineapple and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; pour dressing over top, tossing gently to coat. Cover and chill thoroughly.

Yield 12 servings