Orange-Apple- Rum Compote (Crock Pot) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups apples, peeled and cored cooking cut into 1/2 in slices (about 2 lbs.)
7 ounces mixed dried fruit
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons shredded orange peel
1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
3 tablespoons rum (optional for adult version) (optional)
1/4 cup apples or 1/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

put all ingredients into crock pot EXCEPT whipping cream and almonds.
cover and cook on low 7-8 hours, high 3 1/2-4 hours.
spoon compote into bowls.
top with whipped cream and almonds if desired.