Apricot Citrus Cranberry Compote

Submitted by DJM

"lovely fruit compote for Christmas morning. From a mid 1980's Gourmet or Bon Appetit."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup fresh cranberries
• 6 ounces dried apricots
• 1 grapefruit
• 2 navel oranges

directions

1. in a small saucepan combine 1/3 cup of the sugar and 1/3 cup water. bring mixture to a simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Add the cranberries and simmer 5 minutes or until they have barely popped. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool or chill in the refrigerator.
2. Repeat with the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and add the apricots. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to another small bowl and cool or refrigerate.
3. Working over a bowl cut away the rinds and pith of the grapefruit and oranges and cut the fruit into sections. Chill the citrus fruit.
4. to serve: mix the citrus fruit with the cranberries, apricots and their syrups.