Apricot-Cherry Compote

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried apricots
  • 4 ounces dried tart cherries
  • 1 bottle (375 ml.) Sauternes or other dessert wine (see notes)
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup creme fraiche (see notes)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Cut dried apricots into 1/4-inch strips. In a 3- to 4-quart nonreactve pan, combine apricots, cherries, and 1 cup hot water. Let stand until fruit is slightly soft, about 30 minutes.
  2. Pour in Sauternes and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, gently stirring occasionally, until cherries are plump, apricots are very soft, and liquid is cloudy and thick, about 30 minutes. Cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours,
  3. or up to 2 days.
  4. In a bowl, combine whipping cream, creme fraiche, and sugar; beat with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Spoon apricot-cherry compote
  5. into six small bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream mixture;
  6. offer remaining to add to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

254 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.7g 3% DV
Total Fat 9.3g 12% DV
Carbs 35.9g 13% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 17.8g 36% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 17.8mg 1% DV
Potassium 234mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 28.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 156.5mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 14.7mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 36mg 3% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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