Amaretto Compote - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
1/2 c. dried apricots
1 c. Amaretto
1 tsp. shredded lemon peel
1 c. dried, pitted prunes
2 medium pears (red skinned), cored and cut into wedges
1/4 c. sugar

Preparation

In saucepan combine water, prunes and apricots.
Bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
In same pan, combine the reserved liquid, pears, Amaretto, sugar and lemon peel.
Bring to boiling, reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until pears are crisp-tender.
Stir in prunes and apricots; heat through. Spoon into 4 individual serving dishes.
Serve warm.
Makes 4 servings.