Puny's Brandied Fruit Compote Recipe
Ingredients
| 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped dried apricots | ||
| Pears | 1 Cup (16 tbs), coarsely chopped | |
| Prunes | 1 Cup (16 tbs), coarsely chopped | |
| Dried cranberries | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 2 cups coarsely chopped dried apples | ||
| Cherries | 1 Cup (16 tbs), dried | |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Brandy | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Unsalted butter | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Lemon zest | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Orange zest | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Water | 3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Directions
Combine the dried fruit in a large bowl and add enough hot water to cover by 1 inch.
Let the fruit soak for 25 minutes, then dram well.
Place the soaked fruit, brown sugar, brandy, butter, salt, lemon juice, lemon zest, orange zest, and water in a large saucepan over high heat.
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Pour the compote into a bowl, cool, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Or you may also serve the compote warm.
Let the fruit soak for 25 minutes, then dram well.
Place the soaked fruit, brown sugar, brandy, butter, salt, lemon juice, lemon zest, orange zest, and water in a large saucepan over high heat.
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Pour the compote into a bowl, cool, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Or you may also serve the compote warm.
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