Simmered Fresh Apricots And Cherries
serves 2-4
This compote goes well on pound cake, plain cookies, waffles, pancakes, crepes and even regular old breakfast toast. We love to drizzle a little of it on top of chocolate desserts, especially those with some spice to them.
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
3/4 pound fresh apricots, pitted and sliced
3/4 pound fresh Bing cherries, pitted cherries
prep: 15 minutes
total: 25 minutes
zester (or grater)
large saucepan
whisk
large bowl
1. In a large saucepan, stir together the sugar, water, wine and zest over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.
2. Immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and then stir in the apricots and cherries. Simmer the mixture until the apricots are tender, 4-6 minutes.
3. Pour the mixture into a bowl and refrigerate at least 2 hour (up to 24 hours).
