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Warm Fruit Compote

Serves: 8

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(Composta di Frutta Calda)
Category: Fruit Desserts
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Rum is often used to flavor desserts in Italy. Dark rum has a deeper flavor than light rum. Substitute another liqueur or a sweet wine such as Marsala for the rum in this recipe if you like. Or make a nonalcoholic version with orange or apple juice.


   2 firm ripe pears, peeled and cored
   1 golden delicious or Granny Smith apple, peeled and cored
   1 cup pitted prunes
   1 cup dried figs, stem ends removed
   1/2 cup dried pitted apricot
   1/2 cup dark raisins
   1/4 cup sugar
   2 strips lemon zest (2-inch each)
   1 cup water
   1/2 cup dark rum

1 Cut the pears and apple into 8 wedges. Cut the wedges into bite-size pieces.

2 Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook until the fresh fruits are tender and the dried fruits are plump, about 20 minutes. Add a little more water if they seem dry.

3 Let cool slightly before serving or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.

From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


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