Mixed Fruit Compote - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. dried pitted prunes
1/2 c. dried apricots
1 c. apple juice
1 stick cinnamon about 2 inches long
1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
1 orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 banana, sliced
1/2 c. orange juice
1 to 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
3 Tbsp. chopped walnuts, toasted

Preparation

Combine prunes and apricots in a bowl; set aside.
Heat apple juice with cinnamon stick in small saucepan over medium heat until hot.
Pour over prunes and apricots.
Cover and let stand 8 hours. Remove cinnamon stick and add orange rind and next 5 ingredients; toss gently.
Sprinkle with walnuts.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.