Dried fruit compote recipe

Dried Fruit Compote recipe

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Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups pitted prunes

1 cup dried apricots

1/2 cup dried figs

1/2 teaspoon whole cloves

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/4 cup honey

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

Tie spices in a piece of cheesecloth. Put prunes, apricots, and figs in a large saucepan (minimum of 2 quarts) and add cold water. Cover dried fruit completely with water. Add spices in cheesecloth to water along with honey and lemon juice. Cover and bring to a boil. Immediately lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Put into wide-mouth jar and refrigerate for 2 days before serving.