JAMES BEARD'S COMPOTE OF DRIED FRUITS

James Beard's Compote Of Dried Fruits image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 pound each dried prunes, apricots, peaches, figs
3-4 cups water
6 thin slices lemon, seeds removed
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 to one-third cup bourbon, cognac or dark rum
2 cups sour cream, heavy cream or whipped cream or a mixture of 1/2 whipped cream and 1/2 yogurt

Steps:

Put the fruits in a four-quart saucepan, cover with water and bring to boil. Add lemon slices and sugar, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until puffed. Add the bourbon, cognac or rum.
Turn off heat and let the fruit remian in the pan for a few minutes to absorb the flavor of the spirit.
Transfer to a serving dish and allow to cool slightly. Serve with desired type of cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 306, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 33 milligrams, Sugar 45 grams