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Whether you're a Workerette juggling a job outside the home, an at-home mom, a work-at-home mom or all of the above *yikes!*, you've probably wondered if a slow cooker would be useful for you.  I'm personally learning that the answer is a resounding YES!  Even if you aren't a mom (or perhaps, are a gramma or great-gramma), planning ahead can only be a good thing.  It makes the budget a little less likely to break, the days a little more efficient, and with recipes like the ones these ladies are sharing, it can make dinner healthier and/or tastier! 

This week I guess I'm feeling fruity - here's a quick and easy recipe for making a fruit compote with a tropical touch.  Please note there's alcohol in this recipe, so check the recipe out ahead of time in case you want to make substitutions.

What You Need:

• 1 - 16 oz bag frozen mango chunks
• 1- 16 oz bag frozen pineapple chunks
• 1 - 6 oz bag dried fruit mix (with pineapple, mango, and papaya)
• 1/2 C shredded coconut
• 3/4 C mango nectar
• 1/4 C packed brown sugar
• 1/4 C spiced rum
• 1 - 0.74 oz packet of spiced cider mix

What To Do:

• Stir together the mango, pineapple, fruit mix and coconut in a 4-quart slow cooker until completely combined.
• Stir together mango nectar, brown sugar, rum and cider mix in a separate bowl. 
• Pour liquid mixture over fruit and stir well to combine.
• Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours.

Serve garnished with mint or additional coconut if desired.  Might be tasty over vanilla ice cream too!

Don't forget to stop by Diary of a SAHM and see what Sandra and the other Slow Cooking Thursday participants are cooking up!