Amaretto Compote
- - G. Granaroli XBRG76A
- - MM:MK VMXV03A
- 2 c Water
- 1 c Pitted prunes
- 1 c Dried appricots
- 2 md Red pears, cored and sliced
- 1/4 c Sugar
- 1 c Amaretto
- 1 ts Shredded lemon peel
In a medium saucepan combine water, prunes, and apricots. Bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and let stand for 15 min. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
Leave prunes and apricots on the side. In the 1/2 cup liquid, combine
pears, Amaretto, sugar and lemon peel. Cover and simmer 10 minutes until
the pears are crisp-tender. Stir in prunes and apricots and heat through.
Serve warm over vanilla ice-cream or frozen yogurt. Also makes a wonderful
topping for pound cake.
Remove from heat and let stand for 15 min. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
Leave prunes and apricots on the side. In the 1/2 cup liquid, combine
pears, Amaretto, sugar and lemon peel. Cover and simmer 10 minutes until
the pears are crisp-tender. Stir in prunes and apricots and heat through.
Serve warm over vanilla ice-cream or frozen yogurt. Also makes a wonderful
topping for pound cake.
