Loquat Compote

Directions

1. 1
   Drain the loquats and reserve syrup.
2. 2
   Add wine to the loquats, marinate for 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Pour loquat syrup into a saucepan, heat to boiling point and boil to reduce to half the volume.
4. 4
   Combine the marinated fruit with the syrup, add the liqueur, stirring well.
5. 5
   Add almonds.
6. 6
   This can be served as a dessert or side dish with curry, fish, pork or poultry.
7. 7
   Serves 4.