Sweet Dried Fruit Compote
Serves: 3
Madilyn Boehm
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
47
Spice
56
Sweetness
42
Sourness
37
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Combine 2 cups of the water with the dried fruit in a large bowl
2
Let soak for 1 hour
3
In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 2 cups of water, orange juice, sugar, and lemon zest over medium-high heat
4
Add the fruit and the soaking liquid to the pan
5
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally
6
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cinnamon and clove
7
Simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has softened and the mixture has thickened
8
Remove from the heat and set aside to cool
9
Serve warm or cold
10
Cook's Note: If using store bought dried fruit, chop the pieces into 1/2-inch chunks and simmer the mixture an additional 15 to 20 minutes