spicy fruit compote

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - two inch cinnamon stick
  • 6 - whole cloves
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup port, sweet red wine or apple juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 package mixed dried fruit
  • 2 - bananas, sliced

How To Make spicy fruit compote

  • Step 1
    Tie cinnamon stick and cloves in cheesecloth bag.
  • Step 2
    Heat cheesecloth bag, sugar, port, water and lemon juice to boiling in 2-quart saucepan.
  • Step 3
    Stir in dried fruit.
  • Step 4
    Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Step 5
    Simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fruit is plump and tender.
  • Step 6
    Refrigerate uncovered about 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until chilled.
  • Step 7
    Discard cheesecloth bag.
  • Step 8
    Stir bananas into fruit mixture until coated with syrup.
  • Step 9
    Drain fruit, reserving syrup.
  • Step 10
    Serve fruit with some of the syrup.
  • Step 11
    Serve with sour cream or plain yogurt if desired.

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