Dried Fruit Compote

• 12 dried pitted prunes
• 12 dried apricot halves
• 6 dried pear halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 3/4 cups apple juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon Calvados (apple brandy) or brandy

1. Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan.
2. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
3. Reduce heat to medium.
4. Simmer until fruit is tender and juices are reduced to very thick syrup, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.

prunes, apricot halves, pear halves, apple juice, sugar, calvados

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/dried-fruit-compote-103929 (may not work)