Winter Fruit Compote

Ingredients

• 1 cup apple juice
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup dried apricot halves, quartered
• 1/2 cup whole fig, sliced
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. 1

   Simmer apple juice, brown sugar, water and lemon juice in medium saucepan until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Add fruit and seasonings. Simmer additional 5 minutes or until fruit is plump and liquid is slightly thickened,. Cover.

3. 3

   Refrigerate until ready to serve.