Kahlua Fruit Compote

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup kahlua or 1/2 cup other coffee-flavored liqueur
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large lemon, zest of, grated
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 6 ounces dried apples
• 6 ounces dried apricots
• 6 ounces dried prunes, pitted

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar, kahlua, butter, lemon zest, cinnamon and cornstarch.
• 2 bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often to dissolve the sugar.
• 3 add the dried apples, apricots, and prune; return to a boil.
• 4 reduce the heat to low and simmer until the liquid is syrupy, about 10 minutes.
• 5 transfer the compote to a medium bowl and allow to cool completely.
• 6 cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.