DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE WITH PORT, CINNAMON, AND GINGER

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Dried Fruit Compote with Port, Cinnamon, and Ginger image

Provided by Carol Gilbert

Categories     Fruit     Ginger     Dessert     Port     Winter     Vegan     Bon Appétit     California     Fat Free     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
1 cup ruby Port
1/2 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
2 8-ounce bags mixed dried fruits, large pieces quartered

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup water, Port, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and ginger in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add fruit. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until fruit is tender and syrup thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer compote to bowl. Cover and chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.

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