Vanilla-Fruit Compote

Recipe Ingredients

1/4 lb	113g / 4oz	Bite-size pitted prunes - (24)
8 oz	227g	Dried peaches - (1 package)
6 oz	170g	Sliced dried apples - (1 package)
6 oz	170g	Dried apricots - (1 package)
4 oz	113g	Lemon - (1)
		Thinly sliced and seeded
		Vegetable cooking spray
1		Vanilla bean - (2-inch)
		Split lengthwise or
1 teaspoon	5ml	Vanilla extract
2 cups	474ml	Apple juice
1 cup	237ml	Water
1/2 cup	80g / 2.8oz	Firmly packed dark brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray.

Scrape seeds from vanilla bean. Add seeds and bean or extract to dried fruit; toss gently, and set aside.

Combine the apple juice, water, and sugar in a medium saucepan, and stir well. Bring to a boil, and cook for 30 seconds. Pour over dried fruit mixture. Cover with casserole lid, and chill for 8 hours.

Bake, covered, at 375F for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Discard vanilla bean.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup).

Source:
Cooking Light, April 1995, page 96

Rating

Average rating:

Unrated, please add a rating

Submit your rating:

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10

Click a star to rate this recipe.