BRANDIED FRUIT COMPOTE

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A tasty blend of canned fruits, great to serve with cookies that are not overly sweet, or pound cake. A simple recipe to use during the holidays when you desire a desert that is not too rich.You can use other fruits if desired. This is also tasty served warm on vanilla ice cream.

Provided by redwine

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 Quart, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can bing cherries
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can peach slices
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 whole cloves
2 -3 pieces cinnamon sticks
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup brandy

Steps:

  • Drain all canned fruit syrup into measuring cup.
  • Pour 1/2 of syrup in small sauce pan.
  • Add brown sugar, extracts and spices.
  • Simmer until reduced by half. Stir in brandy. Place canned fruits in clean quart jar and pour brandy syrup mixture over fruit. Cool and store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.6, Fat 0.2, Sodium 6.4, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 24.4, Protein 0.9

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