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Dried Fruit Compote

By Joe Gannon

4.2

(6)

A natural with pork, the compote is also a sweet topping for ice cream.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

12 dried pitted prunes
12 dried apricot halves
6 dried pear halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 3/4 cups apple juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Calvados (apple brandy) or brandy

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until fruit is tender and juices are reduced to very thick syrup, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.

TagsCompoteCondimentPruneDried FruitFruitDried ApricotDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianVeganEasy5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerBon Appétit
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