Dried Fruit Compote

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces dried apricots, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 4 ounces pitted dried plums, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 4 ounces dried pear halves, chopped (about 3/4 cup)

Directions

1. 1

   Stir water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves. Add the fruit and bring to a simmer.

2. 2

   Cover, reduce heat and simmer slowly for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Uncover, stir, and continue simmering slowly until thickened, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely before serving. Serve at room temperature.

4. 4

   (If it seems a little runny at the end, it's pretty easy to thicken up with a little cornstarch/water slurry).

5. 5

   Can be stored, covered, in refrigerator for up to five days.