12-Fruit Compote Recipe

Name: 12-Fruit Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound each dried pears, figs, apricots and peaches; 1 cup pitted prunes; 1/2 cup raisins; 3 cups water; 1 cup pitted cherries; 2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced, or 6 ounces dried apples; 1/2 cup cranberries; 1 lemon, sliced; 6 whole cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1/2 to 1 cup sugar; 1 orange, preferably a navel orange; 1/2 cup seedless grapes; 1/2 cup fruit-flavored brandy or fruit juice

Servings: persons

1/4 pound each dried pears, figs, apricots and peaches
1 cup pitted prunes
1/2 cup raisins
3 cups water
1 cup pitted cherries
2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced, or 6 ounces dried apples
1/2 cup cranberries
1 lemon, sliced
6 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 to 1 cup sugar
1 orange, preferably a navel orange
1/2 cup seedless grapes
1/2 cup fruit-flavored brandy or fruit juice

1
Bring the six kinds of dried fruit and the water to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan.
2
Simmer gently about 20 minutes, until the fruit is plump and tender.
3
Add the cherries, apples, cranberries, lemon, cloves, cinnamon sticks and sugar to taste.
4
Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
5
Grate the orange, reserving the grated peel.
6
Peel off the rest of the skin and divide the orange into segments.
7
Add them along with the grapes and brandy.
8
Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
9
Add reserved grated orange peel and let the mixture stand for 15 minutes.
10
Serve warm or chilled.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound each dried pears, figs, apricots and peaches, 1 cup pitted prunes, 1/2 cup raisins, 3 cups water, and more.

Yes, 12-Fruit Compote falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

12-Fruit Compote

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