Compote

Fruit compote traditionally eaten during Passover, but enjoyed any time of year!

Serves: 6-8

Prep Time: 5 min

Cooking Time: 30 min

Total:  35 min

Ingredients

2 cups dried, pitted prunes
1 cup dried apricot
1 packet of dried assorted fruit
1 can pear halves
10 oz. canned pineapple, chunks
1 can cherry pie filling
1 can fruit cocktail
1 can mandarin oranges
1/2 cup dry sherry (optional)
*change the amounts/types of fruit if desired.

Directions

1. Drain the liquid of the canned fruit into a large pot. Set canned fruit aside.
2. Add all the dried fruits to the pot and mix.  Cover and boil for 15-20 minutes.
3. Add the canned fruits to the pot.  Stir and continue to boil until mixture has thickened, for about 10 more minutes.
4. Serve warm or cold, either plain, with yogurt, or vanilla ice cream.  Compote can be eaten as a dessert, or for breakfast.

Recipe adapted from Joe and Hyla.