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Spiced Fruit Compote

By: Elaine Nicholas

"My sister shared this recipe with me years ago. It's a must for my family at Christmas. --Elaine Nichols, Mesa, Arizona"

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Prep Time:
5 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

1 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches
1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves
1 tablespoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whole cloves
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
5 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

Directions

Drain peaches and apricots, reserving juice. Set fruit aside. Place allspice and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, vinegar and reserved juice. Add spice bag and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes. Discard spice bag and cinnamon. Add the pineapple, peaches and apricots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm or at room temperature.