Apricot and Cranberry Compote

A tasty and colorful dessert which is trivially easy to make.

Recipe for Apricot and Cranberry Compote, contributed by Janey Macleod

Apricots and cranberries are a winning combination, and this simple dessert exploits the full flavor of both. It not only looks and tastes great, it is an excellent source of vitamins, fiber and potassium (which helps regulate blood pressure), and is almost completely fat-free.

Some people like to sweeten this dish with a little honey, but I find it sweet enough as it is. Serves four.

• One 9 oz (250 g) pack of dried apricots
• 1 cup (3½ oz, 100 g) cranberries (fresh or frozen)

Wash the apricots (even if the pack says that they are ready to eat). Put them in a pan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, and simmer slowly for about 15 minutes. Add the cranberries. Boil for a further eight to ten minutes. Leave to cool before serving.

Recipe for Apricot and Cranberry Compote (March 2003)

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