POLISH TWELVE FRUIT COMPOTE

Polish Twelve Fruit Compote image

This is from a library book about Christmas in Poland. It sites: "The Culinary Arts Institute Polish Cookbook". I haven't tried it yet but I may this Christmas. Sounds like it has flavor and fiber!

Provided by Engrossed

Categories Oranges

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

3 cups water
1 lb mixed dried fruit (including pears, figs, apricots and peaches)
1 cup pitted prune
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup currants
1 cup pitted sweet cherries
2 apples, peeled and sliced or 6 ounces dried apples, slices
1/2 cup cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 lemon, sliced
6 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches each)
1 orange
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds or 1/2 cup pitted plum
1/2 cup fruit-flavored brandy

Steps:

In a 6 quart pot combine water, mixed dried fruits, prunes and raisins. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, or until the fruits are plump and tender.
Add the cherries, apples and cranberries. Stir in sugar, lemon and spices. Cover, simmer 5 minutes.
Grate orange and reserve peel. Peel and section orange and add to pot.
Stir in grapes or alternatives and brandy. Bring just to boiling and remove from heat.
Stir in orange peel.
Cover and let stand for 15 minutes.

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