SWEET DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water, divided into 2 containers
8 ounces dried apples, pears and apricots
1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
4 ounces sugar, approximately 1/2 cup
1 lemon, zested
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole clove

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups of the water with the dried fruit in a large bowl. Let soak for 1 hour.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 2 cups of water, orange juice, sugar, and lemon zest over medium-high heat. Add the fruit and the soaking liquid to the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cinnamon and clove. Simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has softened and the mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Serve warm or cold.
  • 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.

Birendra Sanjyal
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I love this compote! It's so versatile.


Abiral Aryal
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I made this compote for breakfast this morning and it was the perfect way to start the day.


Shakeel Gujjar
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This compote is a great way to use up overripe fruit. I made it with a mix of apples, pears, and plums, and it was delicious.


Shaahzaad Shazi
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I love this compote! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd pleaser.


sanjog ghimire
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I made this compote for breakfast this morning and it was delicious! The fruit is so flavorful and the syrup is the perfect consistency.


Doctor What
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This compote is amazing! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Nagem Nagem uddin
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I love this compote! It's so versatile. I've used it on pancakes, waffles, yogurt, and even ice cream. It's always delicious.


Max Marison
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I made this compote for breakfast this morning and it was the perfect way to start the day. The fruit is sweet and tart, and the syrup is the perfect consistency. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Dhaly
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This compote is a great way to use up overripe fruit. I made it with a mix of apples, pears, and plums, and it was delicious. The syrup is thick and flavorful, and the fruit is tender and juicy.


DYAR KING1
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I love this compote! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd pleaser. I've made it with a variety of fruits, and it's always delicious.


Adelani Adeniyi
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This compote is amazing! I made it for a brunch party and it was a huge hit. The fruit is so flavorful and the syrup is the perfect consistency. I will definitely be making this again.