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To make the fritters:Whisk together first 5 ingredients in small bowl; let stand 10 min.
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Combine flour, 1/2 c. sugar, baking pwdr and salt in medium bowl.
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Using fingers or possibly pastry blender, add in chilled margarine to flour mix and cut in till mix resembles coarse meal.
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Stir egg mix thoroughly into dry ingredients.
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Heat 2 inches vegetable oil in heavy medium saucepan to 350F.
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Working in batches, drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls into warm oil.
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Cook till brown, turning occasionally, about 3 min.
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Transfer fritters to paper towel-lined cookie sheet and cold.
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Combine powdered sugar and 1/4 c. liqueur in small deep bowl.
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Add in sufficient
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water to make medium-thick glaze.
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Dip fritters halfway into glaze.
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Arrange fritters glaze side up on plate.
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(Can be prepared 6 hrs ahead.
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Let stand at room temperature.)
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Arrange 3 fritters on each of 8 plates.
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Spoon compote alongside.
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Garnish
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with fresh mint and serve.
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To make the compote:Bring water, sugar and aniseed to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat, stirring till sugar dissolves.
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Boil till reduced to 1 c., about 20 min.
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Place apricots in medium bowl.
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Strain boiling syrup over apricots.
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Throw away aniseed.
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Add in liqueur to apricots and stir.
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Cover and let stand at room temperature till apricots are tender, about 8 hrs.
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(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
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Let stand at room temperature.)
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Add in pineapple, strawberries and kiwi fruit to apricots.
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Toss well.
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Cover and chill 1 hour.