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A Recipe for
Compote De Fruta Seca (Compote Of Dried Fruit
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~Jewish, Turkish
1 lb Mixed dried fruit such as ~apricots, figs, pears, and
~raisins
3 c Water
2 tb Sugar
1 Lemon's juice
1. Rinse the fruits and drain. Cover with water in a bowl and soak
for 4 to 6 hours.
2. Put the fruits, soaking liquid, and sugar in a pan, bring to a
boil, and cook, covered, over low heat for about 35 minutes. Remove
the pan from the heat, add the lemon juice, and let stand 2 hours to
absorb the liquid. Refrigerate.
Serve cold.
There are not many desserts served at Passover but a fruit compote,
especially with the very fine Turkish dried fruit, is especially
popular.
Posted 10-20-93 by DAVID PILEGGI on F-Cooking
MM by MMCONV and Sylvia Steiger, GEnie THE.STEIGERS, CI$ 71511,2253,
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Serves: 6
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