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dried fruit compote

Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

Great autumn or winter dish when fresh fruit isn’t available. You can sub dried cherries or raisins for the cranberries.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For dried fruit compote

  • 1 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 1/2 c
    orange juice
  • 1/4 c
    maple syrup
  • 1 stick
    (3 inches) cinnamon stick
  • 1
    (3 inch piece) vanilla bean, split open
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped crystallized ginger
  • 6-8
    dried figs
  • 6-8
    pitted dates
  • 1 c
    dried apricot halves
  • 8-10
    prunes, pitted
  • 1/2 c
    dried cranberries

How To Make dried fruit compote

  • 1
    Place the water, juice, maple syrup, cinnamon stick and vanilla bean in a saucepan large enough to hold all the dried fruit
  • 2
    Bring to a boil over high heat. Turn the heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Add the fruit and simmer for another 15-20 minutes, or until the fruit is soft. Let the fruit cool in the pan
  • 4
    Discard the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean. Let cool. Serve with the poaching liquid.

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