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.