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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A spicy little compote that greatly benefits from a stint in the cooler! (Slightly adapted from a recipe in The All New Good Housekeeping Cook Book.) Fridge time not included in preparation time. Ingredients:
1 cup dried apricot, each cut into thirds (8 ounces) |
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed |
3 slices lemon peel, each 3-inch x 1-inch |
1 cinnamon stick, 3-inch long |
4 cups unsweetened apple juice (or unsweetened apple cider) |
1 cup dried pitted prunes, each cut in half (8 ounces) |
1/2 cup dried tart cherry (4 ounces) |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, mix together dried apricots, brown sugar, lemon peel, cinnamon stick, and unsweetened apple juice or cider; bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Transfer mixture to a large dish or bowl; and mix in dried pitted prunes, dried tart cherries, and vanilla extract. Allow compote to cool completely; then remove lemon peel and cinnamon stick, cover, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours-or up to a week (compote thickens, and flavor develops, during fridge time).
3. Stir compote before serving.
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