Description
Dried fruit has traditionally been used in winter when fresh fruit was unavailable. This compote is a tummy-warming treat that's perfect for cold weather. Vanilla Nut Cream also makes a wonderful topping for cakes and gingerbread.
Ingredients
1⁄4 cup
dried apricots 1⁄4 cup
pitted prunes 1
apple, sliced 1
pear, sliced 1
cinnamon stick 1⁄8 tsp
nutmeg 3⁄4 cup
apple juice 1⁄2 cup
raw, unsalted cashews 3 tbsp
maple syrup 2 tsp
vanilla to taste
waterInstructions
Make the Winter Fruit Compote: Place apricots, prunes, apple, pear, cinnamon, nutmeg and juice in a medium-sized pan; bring to boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 20-30 minutes, until all the fruit is soft. Remove cinnamon stick.
Make the Nut Cream: Grind nuts to a fine meal in a blender. Add maple syrup and vanilla. With blender running, add water a little at a time until you have a thick, creamy consistency.
Put compote in individual serving bowls and top with nut cream.
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