Winter Fruit Compote

This is very easy, you can make it in the microwave and it tastes like you slaved over it all day.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  fresh orange juice
• 3  tablespoons  firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 6  ounces  mixed dried fruit
• 3  small oranges, peeled and sectioned
• 1  tablespoon  finely chopped crystallized ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  grated lemon, zest of
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Combine juice and brown sugar in a microwavable bowl.
2. Stir in dried fruits.
3. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes or until fruit is plump.
4. Stir at least once half way through cooking time.
5. Stir in remaining ingredients and let cool before serving.