Winter Fruit Compote With Cognac

• 8 ounces dried prunes
• 8 ounces dried figs
• 8 ounces kumquats
• 12 lemon, zest of
• 12 cup sugar
• 14 cup cognac
• 2 cups water

1. Cut the prunes in halves or quarters depending on how big they are and figs into quarters .
2. Slice the kumquats, leaving on the skin,about 1/8 inch thick ,using the tip of a knife flick out the seeds.
3. Put everything in a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil.
4. Cook until the fruits are plump and the sauce syrupy.
5. Turn off the heat and let the fruit macerate for 30 minutes.
6. Pour into a serving dish and let cool.
7. Serve with creme fraiche and toasted almonds, or with a big spoonful of vanilla ice cream.

prunes, figs, kumquats, lemon, sugar, cognac, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/winter-fruit-compote-with-cognac-352377 (may not work)