Double-Mint Fruit Compote

Name: Double-Mint Fruit Compote
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 2 bunches fresh mint, stems trimmed; 2 to 3 drops pure peppermint extract; 1 1-pint basket strawberries, hulled, halved; 2 bananas, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 kiwis, peeled, each cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cantaloupe, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces; Fresh mint sprigs

10 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 cups water
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
2 bunches fresh mint, stems trimmed
2 to 3 drops pure peppermint extract
1 1-pint basket strawberries, hulled, halved
2 bananas, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 kiwis, peeled, each cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cantaloupe, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
Fresh mint sprigs

Directions

1

Bring water, sugar, vanilla bean and 2 bunches mint to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2

Cook until reduced to 3/4 cup, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
3

Strain into small bowl.
4

Add extract.
5

Cool.
6

(Can be prepared 2 days ahead.
7

Cover and chill.)
8

Combine fruits in medium bowl.
9

Pour over enough syrup to coat well.
10

Let stand 15 minutes.
11

Garnish with mint.