Quick Fruit Compote Recipe
I live by this quote - If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world - and have to say that this recipe for Canadian Quick Fruit Compote is the one that I value the most. This is the most comforting Side Dish recipe I have come across. It is a staple food of the Canadian people which has now gained popularity the world over. Treat your family to this Quick Fruit Compote and they are going to adore you for it.
Ingredients
1 (15-ounce) can peach halves
1 (15-ounce) can pear halves
1 (16-Ounce) can figs, Cornstarch, Rum or brandy flavoring
2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
8 maraschino cherries
Directions
Drain the juice from the fruit, and measure.
For each cup of juice use 2 teaspoons cornstarch for thickening.
Cut peaches and pears in half.
Pour all but 1/2 cup of the fruit juice into the top pan of a chafing dish, and heat.
Mix cornstarch with the reserved juice, and stir into the hot juice, Cook until clear.
Add flavoring and lime juice to taste.
Sweeten if necessary, and add the fruits.
Set over boiling water, and reheat thoroughly.
Serve with icy cold rich custard sauce or whipped cream.
For each cup of juice use 2 teaspoons cornstarch for thickening.
Cut peaches and pears in half.
Pour all but 1/2 cup of the fruit juice into the top pan of a chafing dish, and heat.
Mix cornstarch with the reserved juice, and stir into the hot juice, Cook until clear.
Add flavoring and lime juice to taste.
Sweeten if necessary, and add the fruits.
Set over boiling water, and reheat thoroughly.
Serve with icy cold rich custard sauce or whipped cream.
