Name: Dried Fruit Compote
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

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

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.

TagsCompote Condiment Prune Dried Fruit Fruit Dried Apricot Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Vegan Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Simmer Bon Appétit

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