Every summer friends make this delicious compote and place it in the back of the fridge for unexpected guests. On arrival, out comes the vanilla ice-cream and if you are in luck whipped cream and meringues. A sensational dessert is made within seconds. Warning: this compote is very addictive!
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup pitted prunes
1 cup large raisins
1 cup sultanas
420g can sliced peaches
430g can pineapple pieces
425g can pitted cherries
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup brandy
juice of one orange
METHOD
Cut the apricots in half, place in a saucepan with the prunes, raisins, sultanas. Drain the juice from the canned fruit into the pan, add the sugar and stir well. Bring to a boil and simmer very gently for 5 minutes. Add the canned peaches, pineapple and cherries. Mix gently, pour in the brandy and orange juice and mix well. Pour into a large clipped jar and ensure all the fruit are covered with liquid. More liquor may-be added if necessary. Serve with meringues and thickened cream.
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