Spiced Fruit Compote Recipe

Spiced Fruit Compote Recipe

  • 1 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches
  • 1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves
  • 1 tablespoon whole allspice
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 5 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
  1. Drain peaches and apricots, reserving juice. Set fruit aside. Place allspice and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, vinegar and reserved juice. Add spice bag and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes. Discard spice bag and cinnamon. Add the pineapple, peaches and apricots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm or at room temperature.