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Compote Of Fresh And Dried Fruits

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CATEGORY CUISINE TAG YIELD
Grains, Fruits, Dairy Ckright1 1 Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 Bottles Dry white wine –
750 ml ea
1/4 c Fresh lemon juice
1 c Sugar
2 Four-inch Cinnamon sticks
2 Bay leaves
1 T Coriander seed, slightly
crushed
2 t Whole black peppercorns
1 lb Mixed dried fruits
such as figs pears and
peaches
1/4 c Dry sherry
1 T Chopped crystallized ginger
1 lb Fresh, firm ripe pears
and/or apples peeled
cored
cut in thick wedges
1 1/2 c Fresh or individually
quick-frozen blueber
Raspberries, cherries or a
combination
Yogurt or yogurt cheese, as
a garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

In a nonreactive saucepan, combine the wine, lemon juice, sugar,
cinnamon, bay leaves, coriander seed, and peppercorns. Cover, bring  to
a simmer, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, cool
slightly, and strain. Transfer the liquid to a stockpot or large
saucepan and add the dried fruits, sherry, and ginger. Simmer,
covered, for 10 minutes. Add the fresh fruit and simmer until just
tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room
temperature. Add the berries. The compote can be served at room
temperature or chilled. Store well-covered in the refrigerator for up
to 10 days. This recipe yields approximately 2 quarts of compote.
Recipe Source: COOKING RIGHT with John Ash From the TV FOOD NETWORK -
(Show # CR-9643 broadcast 09-10-1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site -
http://www.foodtv.com  Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe
Comiskey -  jpmd44a@prodigy.com  09-24-1996  Recipe by: John Ash
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 3524
Calories From Fat: 386
Total Fat: 43.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 616.5mg
Potassium: 3878.6mg
Carbohydrates: 782.5g
Fiber: 40.8g
Sugar: 608.2g
Protein: 20.9g


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