Warm Fruit Compote with Lemon Verbena and Crème Fraîche

Name: Warm Fruit Compote with Lemon Verbena and Crème Fraîche
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise; 1 cup sugar; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup fresh lemon verbena or mint; 24 small whole (Mediterranean) dried apricots (6 oz); 1 1/2 lb firm apples such as Gala, Empire, or Golden Delicious; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Accompaniment: crème fraîche

August 20, 2004

The thing Hom likes most about this dessert is the contrast of the warm, sweet fruit and the cold, tangy crème fraîche.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 20 min

Cooks' note:

•Compote can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat before serving.

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