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Middle Eastern · Dessert

Dried Fruit Compote with Walnuts

Prunes, apricots and sultanas simmered in a clove-and-lemon scented syrup until soft but still whole. Chill well and serve with chopped walnuts.

  • YieldServes 6
  • Hands-on20 min
  • Total2 h 49 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 220 gpitted prunes
  • 180 gdried apricot halves
  • 125 gsultanas
  • 110 gsugar
  • 1 piecelemon rind, a thin strip
  • 2cloves
  • ¼ tspground allspiceoptional

To serve

  • 40 gwalnuts, chopped

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan

Contains

  • Tree nuts
  • Walnut
  • Sulfites
  • Stone fruits (any)
  • Plum
  • Apricot
  • Grapes
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Lemon
  • Allspice
  • Clove

Taste

  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Aromatic spice

Texture

  • Tender-braised

Equipment

  • Stovetop

Season

  • Fall
  • Winter

Occasion

  • Entertaining
  • Meal prep

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 1–3 hours total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Leftovers-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: moderate
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: high
  • Fat: low
  • Fiber: high
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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