Jack o'Lantern Compote Recipe

Name: Jack o'Lantern Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup port wine; 1 cup cider vinegar; ½ cup butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; ¾ cup dried tart cherry; ¾ cup dried apricot, snipped into pieces; ¾ cup chopped dates; ⅓ cup honey; 2 tart apples, cored,peeled,and chopped; 1 small pumpkin, seeds removed and lid reserved

Servings: persons

1 cup port wine
1 cup cider vinegar
½ cup butter
1 medium onion, chopped
¾ cup dried tart cherry
¾ cup dried apricot, snipped into pieces
¾ cup chopped dates
⅓ cup honey
2 tart apples, cored,peeled,and chopped
1 small pumpkin, seeds removed and lid reserved

1
In a saucepan, boil the port and cider vinegar together until reduced by half.
2
In a skillet melt the butter and saute the onion until translucent.
3
Add the dried fruit, honey, and apples to the skillet and stir to blend.
4
Pack the cavity of the pumpkin with this mixture, then pour the port-cider vinegar mixture over the filling.
5
Put the lid back on the pumpkin and bake in a 350 oven for 45-60 minutes, or until the compote is bubbling and the pumpkin is tender.
6
To serve, spoon out both pumpkin flesh and compote into glass dishes.

309

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup port wine, 1 cup cider vinegar, ½ cup butter, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Jack o'Lantern Compote falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Jack o'Lantern Compote

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