Spiced Winter Fruit Compote
Spiced Winter Fruit Compote
 Prep Time ~5 mins | Cooking Time ~ 15 mins |
 Approx Cost ~ £10 |  Difficulty ~ Easy |
 Freeze ~ Yes |  Serves ~ 8 |
Tip ~ To freeze: cool completely then spoon into a freezerproof container, it keeps for up to 3 weeks. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Ingredients
100g / 4oz dried figs
200g / 7oz dried apricots
200g / 7oz prunes
100g / 4oz dried cranberries
1 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
5 cloves
Zest and juice 1 orange
300ml / ½ pint full bodied red wine; e.g. Shiraz
100ml / 4floz sloe gin
Method
- Put all the ingredients in a large pan, along with 200ml / 7floz cold water, and bring to the boil.
- Simmer for 10 minutes or until the liquid reduces slightly and becomes syrupy.
- Leave to cool until needed. Remember to remove the whole spices from the compote before serving.
- Serve warm or cold with creamy Greek yogurt.
- This is a wonderful dessert to end your winter dinner parties!