Fruit Compote - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 to 6 apples, peeled, cored and chopped into medium pieces
1 pt. frozen strawberries
3 cinnamon sticks
2 qt. cold water
3 to 4 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Great for using up apples or other fruits before they spoil. Combine all ingredients except sugar in a large pot and cover. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until apples are soft. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Add sugar to taste.
Can be served hot or cold as a fruit drink.
(Remove cinnamon sticks.) Refrigerate unused portion.
Great for kids; eat the fruit, too. Optional:
Add dried prunes or raisins.
Try your own combination of fruits.