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Prune and Apricot Compote Veg CD DP 25mins plus chilling Serve 4 Cold Fruit Nuts Alcohol Vegetarian Vegan Dessert Gluten Wheat Dairy Free Eggless
Ingredients: 225g/8oz Prunes, stoned 600ml/20fl.oz. hot strong Tea 225g/8oz Dried Apricots 4 tbsp Sugar 4 tbsp Sherry (check manufacture) 1/2 orange, thinly sliced White Grapes 2tbsp Toasted Flaked Almonds
Instructions
1. Place the prunes in a bowl and pour over the tea. Place the apricots in a separate bowl and cover with 425ml/15 fl.oz. hot water. Cover and leave to soak for 8 hours or overnight.
2. Turn the prunes and their soaking liquid into a saucepan. Add sugar to taste and simmer for 10 minutes or until the prunes are tender and the syrup has thickened slightly. At the same time, turn the apricots and their soaking liquid into another saucepan and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the prunes and apricots to a glass serving dish. Sprinkle over the the port or dry sherry, then spoon over a little of the cooking liquids. Cover and leave until cold, then chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or until required.
4. To serve - decorate with slices of orange, grapes and flaked almonds.
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