Brandied Fruit Compote

Submitted by redwine

"A tasty blend of canned fruits, great to serve with cookies that are not overly sweet, or pound cake. A simple recipe to use during the holidays when you desire a desert that is not too rich.You can use other fruits if desired. This is also tasty served warm on vanilla ice cream."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 Quart
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can bing cherries
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can peach slices
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 3 whole cloves
• 2 -3 pieces cinnamon sticks
• 1⁄4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup brandy

directions

1. Drain all canned fruit syrup into measuring cup.
2. Pour 1/2 of syrup in small sauce pan.
3. Add brown sugar, extracts and spices.
4. Simmer until reduced by half. Stir in brandy. Place canned fruits in clean quart jar and pour brandy syrup mixture over fruit. Cool and store in refrigerator.