EASY SPICED FRUIT COMPOTE

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My sister shared this recipe with me years ago. It's a must for my family at Christmas. -Elaine Nichols, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (29 ounces) sliced peaches
1 can (15 ounces) apricot halves
1 tablespoon whole allspice
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
5 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained

Steps:

  • Drain peaches and apricots, reserving juice. Set fruit aside. Place allspice and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, vinegar and reserved juice. Add spice bag and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes. Discard spice bag and cinnamon. Add the pineapple, peaches and apricots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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