Baked Fruit Compote, Something I Love

Baked Fruit Compote, Something I Love

 

I decided yesterday, to make a baked fruit compote. The supermarket that I use is a bicycle ride away, but unfortunately it has cut back to only seasonal produce, and I can't buy fresh plums, or many other fresh fruits right now. So, I used a little of this and a little of that. You'll see. But in the end, it tasted so good! It will taste even better to you, if you use the fruits that you like.

This compote was so delicious over French vanilla ice cream last night. Wouldn't it be pretty to serve it during the holidays in crystal stems? Or, serve it for breakfast over cereal, or yogurt? My answer is yes, because I intend to make it again, and do all of the above.

 

 

 

Ingredients:

 

4 large pears, peeled and cut into large chunks

1 (15-ounce) can apricots, drained

10 ounces of dried prunes

1 (20 ounce) package frozen mixed fruits (Publix brand)

1 naval orange, divided

2 stips of lemon peel

1 cinnamon stick

2/3 cup brown sugar
 

Preheat the oven to 350. Place the fruits in a shallow casserole dish. Slice half the orange and cut the slices in half, and add to the fruit, along with the lemon peel. Squeeze the juice of the remaining half of the orange over the fruit. Add the cinnamon stick. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake for 20 minutes. Stir. Check for sweetness, and add more sugar is needed. Continue baking until the fruit is tender. The total baking time depends on the fruits and the sizes, but it usually takes 35-40 minutes, so just keep checking until it is cooked to your preference. This is the good part. You can add a touch of any of these flavorings: vanilla, almond extract, Amaretto, Grand Marnier, or a little taste of sherry. Just add it at the beginning of cooking. 

 

 

Enjoyed it over French vanilla ice cream for dessert, but you can have it over cereal or yogurt. Just a bowl of fruit would taste good too!