Apricot and Raspberry Compote

Name: Apricot and Raspberry Compote
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2/3 cup water; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste; 4 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely julienned; 6 fresh apricots, quartered; 1 cup raspberries; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted lightly; Mint sprigs, for garnish

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
4 teaspoons fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely julienned
6 fresh apricots, quartered
1 cup raspberries
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted lightly
Mint sprigs, for garnish

Directions

1

In a small saucepan stir together the sugar, water, lemon juice and the gingerroot and simmer the mixture, covered, for 5 minutes.
2

Add the apricots, baste them with the syrup, and poach them, covered, over moderately low heat for 3 minutes, or until the are just tender.
3

Stir in the raspberries gently, poach the mixture for 1 minute, and divide it between 4 bowls.
4

Sprinkle the compote with the almonds, garnish it with the mint, and serve it warm or at room temperature.