Why recepie famous for?
Dried fruits soaked in juice make this a delicious breakfast or easy pudding which you can have at any time of year.
Ingredients
225 g (8oz) mixed dried fruit of your choice or dried fruit salad (such as apricots, pitted prunes, peaches, pears and apple rings)100 ml (3 1/2 fl oz) unsweetened apple juice
100 ml (3 1/2 fl oz) unsweetened orange juice
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
10 g (1/4 oz) toasted flaked almonds (optional)
Instructions
Put dried fruit in a bowl. Pour juices into a jug. Add mixed spice and whisk together. Add juice to fruit and mix well. Cover and chill in refrigerator for several hours or overnight.If serving compote cold, remove it from fridge and stand at room temperature for about 1 hour before serving. If serving warm, transfer fruit and juices to a small pan and heat gently. Stirring occasionally. Alternatively, put compote in a microwave-safe container, cover loosely and heat on High for about 2 minutes (or until hot), stirring once. Remove from heat; cool slightly before serving.
Divide compote between 2 serving bowls; sprinkle with flaked almonds (if using). Serve on its own or topped with a little low-fat natural yoghurt.
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