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Compote De Fruta Seca Compote Of Dried Fruit

Ingredients
 


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Preparation
 
~Jewish, Turkish
1 lb Mixed dried fruit such as ~apricots, figs, pears, and
~raisins
3 c Water
2 tb Sugar
1 Lemon s juice

1. Rinse the fruits and drain. Cover with water in a bowl and soak
for 4 to 6 hours.

2. Put the fruits, soaking liquid, and sugar in a pan, bring to a
boil, and cook, covered, over low heat for about 35 minutes. Remove
the pan from the heat, add the lemon juice, and let stand 2 hours to
absorb the liquid. Refrigerate.

Serve cold.

There are not many desserts served at Passover but a fruit compote,
especially with the very fine Turkish dried fruit, is especially
popular.

Posted 10-20-93 by DAVID PILEGGI on F-Cooking

MM by MMCONV and Sylvia Steiger, GEnie THE.STEIGERS, CI$ 71511,2253,
Internet [email protected], moderator of GT Cookbook and
PlanoNet Lowfat & Luscious echoes

 

 
Servings:
6


 

 

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