CHAMOMILE DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

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Mascarpone, a slightly sweet Italian cream cheese, pairs nicely with the tart and sweet dried fruit.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 chamomile tea bags
4 dried peach halves
4 dried pear slices
12 dried apricots
12 dried pitted prunes
12 dried apple slices
1/3 cup dried cherries
4 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
1 1/2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Bring 3 1/2 cups of water and granulated sugar to a boil. Add tea bags, remove from heat, and let steep for 15 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags and bring back to a boil. Add peaches and pears, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for about 4 minutes. Add apricots,prunes, and apples and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cherries and simmer for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix together the mascarpone, orange liqueur, and confectioners' sugar. To serve, divide fruit among bowls, pour some of the poaching liquid over, and top with the mascarpone.

Jiya Malik
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert. Just serve it over ice cream or yogurt.


Vickie Porter
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I love the floral flavor of the chamomile in this compote. It's so unique and delicious.


Ishfaq Commondo
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This compote is the perfect addition to a cheese plate. It's also great on crackers or toast.


Emmanuella Bibly
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover dried fruit and it's so delicious.


Gail DiGirolamo
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This is a really versatile recipe. You can use any kind of dried fruit that you like. I've also made it with fresh fruit, and it's just as good.


Obioma Ogwuma (Stenzy)
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I made this compote for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone asked for the recipe.


Sajid Sajee
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This compote is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit. My kids loved the sweet flavor and the pretty colors.


Arif Gazi
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I served this compote over yogurt and it was delicious! It would also be great on waffles, pancakes, or ice cream.


Anjalie Benjamin
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I love that this compote is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Namukose Juliet
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This compote is so easy to make! I just threw all of the ingredients in a pot and let it simmer for a while. It was ready in no time.


Savannah
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I've never had chamomile in a compote before, but it was a really nice touch. It added a subtle floral flavor that really complemented the dried fruits.


Theresa tiwaa owusu
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover dried fruit. I had a bunch of different kinds of dried fruit that I needed to use up, and this compote was the perfect way to do it.


md asif emon
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I made this compote for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and it was the perfect addition to the waffles and pancakes.


Abubakar Dallahaji
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This chamomile dried fruit compote is a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. The flavors of the chamomile and dried fruits blend together perfectly, creating a sweet and tart compote that is sure to please everyone.