Ingredients
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup sweet Marsala wine
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, quartered
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- Dash gray sea salt
- 1 cup Granny Smith apples, diced 1/4-inch thick cubes
- 1 cup pears, 1/4-inch slices
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 wedge sharp Cheddar
- 1 wedge Gorgonzola
Directions
In a 4-quart saucepan or pot bring the first 6 ingredients to a simmer. Stir slowly to dissolve the sugar in the liquid. Add the remaining ingredients except the lemon juice and the cheese. When the liquid comes to a boil, adjust the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes to marry the flavors and soften the fruit. Turn off the heat then stir in the lemon juice. With a slotted spoon remove the fruit to a bowl. Bring the remaining syrup to a simmer and reduce until lightly thickened or when the bubbles formed on the top become small. Remove the syrup for the heat and when it is cool pour it over the fruit. The compote can be held in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Serve the compote at room temperature with the cheese.
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By CatyS
Franklin
on January 16, 2012
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Followed the recipe to the T...absolutely delicious. We served it with sharp cheddar, gouda, and a blue cheese! All worked really well with it and we served it over toasted slightly stale bread (had the texture of a crouton and was surprisingly delicious. I will definitely be making this again!
By becominggourmet
Silicon Valley
on November 22, 2011
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The compote is delicious. I served it over ice cream and french toast. I'll serve it Thanksgiving for an appetizer. I didn't want to open a marsala for just this little amount so I used all white wine.
By Jessi S
Beaufort, NC
on December 05, 2010
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What a great recipe for compote! I just loved the fact that it was so versatile. Perfect along side a pork roast as well. Delicious and a great Christmas present!
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