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Blackberry and Apricot Compote

3.8

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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 Servings

Ingredients

2 firm-ripe apricots
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup picked-over blackberries
Accompaniment if desired: Almond Macaroons

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Halve apricots lengthwise and pit. Cut each apricot half into 4 wedges and transfer to a heatproof bowl.

    Step 2

    In a small saucepan bring water and sugar to a boil over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Stir in zest and wine and simmer 5 minutes. Pour syrup over apricots and stir in blackberries. Chill mixture 20 minutes. Serve compote with macaroons.

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