This apple, pear, fig, prunes, peach, and apricot Compote is about to be your new (and healthy) BFF.
Growing up in South Africa it seemed like prunes just magically appeared around Passover time. I could never understand why. I mean they were thrown into Tzimmes and stewed to be eaten as a dessert.
As I grew older I realized the reason. I mean after 2 nights of Seders and having to finish the afikomen twice, my stomach feels like a cement brick is living inside it. Anyone else feeling my pain???
I mean enough with the matzah already. It’s so hard to digest….So of course this gorgeous Dried Fruit Compote is going to be on rotation for the next 8 days. I usually have it with some Greek Yoghurt for breakfast.
Whip up a batch. Your digestive system will be so glad you did. Here’s to staying regular this Pesach…
xxx Chef MM
Dried Fruit Compote
Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 3 cups mixed dried fruit (apples, pears, figs, prunes, peaches and apricots)
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 whole cloves
Instructions
Combine 3 cups of the water with the dried fruit in a large bowl. Let it soak for 2 hours.
Combine the remaining 2 cups of water, orange juice, sugar, and lemon zest, in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves.
Add the fruit and the soaking liquid to the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cinnamon and cloves. Simmer 40-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has softened and the mixture has thickened.
Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Serve warm or cold.
SERVES 8-10
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