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Dried-Fruit Compote with White Wine

3.8

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35 min

  • Yield

    Makes 6 dessert servings

Ingredients

1 lb mixed dried fruit
1 cup water
1 cup dry white wine
2/3 cup sugar
2 (4- by 1-inch) strips fresh lemon or orange zest
Accompaniment: plain yogurt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine all ingredients in a 2-quart heavy saucepan and simmer, covered, over moderately high heat until fruit is tender, about 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    Transfer to a bowl and cool, about 15 minutes.

TagsCompoteCondimentWhite WineWineAlcoholBeveragesDried FruitFruitNut FreeGluten FreeQuickEasyGourmet
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