https://www.thespruce.com/dried-fruit-compote-2122158
- 1 cup dried plums (or prunes, pitted)
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 strip of lemon rind
- 2 whole cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- In a medium saucepan, place 1 cup dried pitted plums or prunes, 1 cup dried apricots, and 1 cup golden raisins. Add water just to cover the fruits. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 strip of lemon rind, 2 whole cloves and 1/4 teaspoon allspice. Stir and add a little water if necessary.
- Return heat, reduce heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until fruit has softened and syrup is thick.
- Remove lemon rind and cloves.
- Chill several hours before serving, garnished with chopped walnuts if desired.