HOT SPICED FRUIT COMPOTE

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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (17-ounce) can apricot half drained
1 (16-ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries drained
1 (16-ounce) can peaches sliced, drained
1 (16-ounce) can pears sliced drained
1 (15-ounce) can pineapple chunk drained
1/3 cup pineapple juice or port wine
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground

Steps:

At least 1 1/4 hours or up to 24 hours before serving:Butter a 1 1/2 -quart shallow baking dish. Place apricots, cherries, peaches, pears and pineapple in dish set aside.In a small bowl, mix port or pineapple juice and cornstarch until smooth. Add brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon and stir until brown sugar is dissolved. Pour over fruit and gently stir. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350° oven for 40 minutes. Baste. Bake 20 minutes longer or until bubbly. Stir before serving. Can be served hot, warm or at room temperature. Serve with sour cream if desired.

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