This sweet-savory compote is a soft wintry accompaniment for meats and stews. Serves 6.
Ingredients
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
About 16 dried apricots, roughly chopped
About 12 dried pitted prunes, roughly chopped
About 1/2cup golden raisins
1 bunch fresh thyme (or 1 tablespoon dried thyme)
Pinch red pepper flakes or a few grinds black pepper
A few gratings of lemon zest and a spritz of lemon juice (optional)
Directions
In medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together sugar and water and bring to a boil. Add fruits, cover and simmer over medium heat for about 1/2 hour. Remove from heat, stir in thyme leaves and pepper flakes, and let cool. Refrigerate until ready to serve; the fruits are best a day after this is made. Sprinkle with lemon zest and spritz with lemon juice before serving if desired.
