Spiced Fruit Compôte -

Spiced Fruit Compôte

Ingredients

280ml/ ½ pint/1 cup apple juice
280m1/ ½ pint/1 cup water
15-30ml/1-2 tablespoons honey
Pinch cloves
Pinch nutmeg
1.25ml/ ¼ teaspoon aniseed
450g/1lb dried fruit salad
1 orange, peeled and segmented
4 fresh dates, stoned and halved
30ml/2 tablespoons Cointreau

Details

Serves: 4

Method

Combine the apple juice, water, honey and spices in a large bowl. Add the dried fruit, cover and cook on HIGH for 10-12 minutes until the fruit is just tender.

Stir in the orange segments, dates and Cointreau. Chill thoroughly before serving. 

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Microwave cooking time: 10-12 minutes

Related food category:

• Dessert and Puddings