Hot Fruit Compote for Passover or all year round

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dried apricots
• 8 ounces dried peaches
• 8 ounces dried pear halves
• 1/2 cup golden raisin
• 1 cup sugar (optional)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1 orange, juice and zest of
• 1 cup orange juice, ready made,not concentrate
• 3 cups cold water
• 1/2 cup blanched slivered almond (optional)
• 1/4 cup brandy (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the dried fruit into bite size pieces.

2. 2

   (Some leave it whole because it looks nicer, but I find it hard to eat).

3. 3

   Place in pot with raisins, sugar if desired, cinnamon stick, lemon juice, fresh orange juice plus zest, 1 cup of orange juice, and water.

4. 4

   Cover and bring to a boil over high heat and then turn to simmer and let cook slowly for 25-30 minutes or until fruit gets soft.

5. 5

   Check to make sure the fruit mixture does not get too thick.

6. 6

   You may have to add extra orange juice or water.

7. 7

   Remove from heat.

8. 8

   Stir in brandy.

9. 9

   Allow to cool at least 2 hours to absorb the liquid.

10. 10

    Cover and refrigerate.

11. 11

    Serve warm with slivered almond garnish.