Winter Fruit Compote - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
6 ounces mixed dried fruit
3 small oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Combine juice and brown sugar in a microwavable bowl.
Stir in dried fruits.
Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes or until fruit is plump.
Stir at least once half way through cooking time.
Stir in remaining ingredients and let cool before serving.