Old-Fashioned Fruit Compote
A perfect partner for your Christmas goose, this warm and fruity side dish can simmer while you prepare the rest of your menu, or make it a day ahead and reheat before serving. —Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
- 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, undrained
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
- 1 package (18 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes)
- 2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) dried blueberries
- 1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 4 lemon zest strips
- 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
- 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
