Dried Fruit Compote Recipe
Summary
Main IngredientFruits
Ingredients
2 11-ounce packages mixed dried fruit
2 1/2 cups hot tap water
2 3-inch-long cinnamon sticks
1 9 1/2-ounce jar preserved kumquats
1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
1/2 cup orange-flavor liqueur
Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Directions
1. Remove pits from prunes in packages of mixed dried fruit. In 2 1/2- to 3-quart casserole or bowl, place mixed dried fruit. Add hot tap water and cinnamon sticks. Cover with casserole lid or large plate. Cook at high (100% power) 12 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until fruit is tender. Stir in kumquats with their syrup, corn syrup, and liqueur.
2. Cover casserole and refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving, to blend flavors. Store fruit in refrigerator to use up within 2 weeks.
2. Cover casserole and refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving, to blend flavors. Store fruit in refrigerator to use up within 2 weeks.