Apricot-Cherry Compote

• 8 ounces dried apricots
• 4 ounces dried tart cherries
• 1 bottle (375 ml.) Sauternes or other dessert wine (see notes)
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1/3 cup creme fraiche (see notes)
• 1 tablespoon sugar

1. Cut dried apricots into 1/4-inch strips. In a 3- to 4-quart nonreactve pan, combine apricots, cherries, and 1 cup hot water. Let stand until fruit is slightly soft, about 30 minutes.
2. Pour in Sauternes and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, gently stirring occasionally, until cherries are plump, apricots are very soft, and liquid is cloudy and thick, about 30 minutes. Cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours,
3. or up to 2 days.
4. In a bowl, combine whipping cream, creme fraiche, and sugar; beat with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Spoon apricot-cherry compote
5. into six small bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream mixture;
6. offer remaining to add to taste.

apricots, tart cherries, dessert wine, whipping cream, crueme fraueeche, sugar

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/apricot-cherry-compote (may not work)