Hot Fruit Compote

This recipe for dried fruit baked with wine is a family favorite that I got from my MIL. We always have this at Thanksgiving and Christmas; it goes great with ham or turkey. Very easy to make, good hot or cold. Number of servings listed is a guess.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 3 (7 ounce) bags  dried mixed fruit
• 1⁄2 cup raisins or 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries (optional)
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks or 1 (20 ounce) can  pineapple tidbits in juice
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 cup sweet red wine or 1⁄2 cup  blush wine
• 1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Directions

1. Put dried fruit in a large deep casserole dish, add pineapple with juice, water and wine (no need to stir).
2. Spread cherry pie filling all over the top of the fruit mixture.
3. Bake uncovered at 350° (or 325° if your oven tends to run hot) for 45 minutes.
4. Good served hot or cold.