FRESH APRICOT COMPOTE

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An amazingly simple but delicious summer fruits dessert. It also freezes well so you can enjoy the taste of summer all year round. Serve with vanilla ice cream or sour cream. Also works well with plums.

Provided by Shelley

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 fresh apricots, pitted and halved
1 lemon, zest cut off in 1/2-inch-wide strips
¾ cup white sugar
6 cups water
2 drops vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir together the apricots, lemon zest, sugar, water, and vanilla extract in a saucepan until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently until the apricots are soft and the compote has thickened, 40 to 50 minutes. Chill in refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 3.9 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

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