Recipe#451

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INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cup white grape juice or apple juice
1 tbsp. honey
4 inches stick cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
8 fresh black Mission or Calimyrna figs
4 medium peaches or nectarines, pitted, sliced
1/2 cup dark sweet cherries, pitted, halved
whipped cream and ground nutmeg (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium saucepan stir together grape or apple juice, honey, stick cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a boiling over high heat; add whole figs. Return to boiling; reduce heat. cover and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.

Add peaches or nectarines slices and cherry halves to the mixture in the saucepan; heat through. Serve the compote warm or chilled. Before serving, remove the cinnamon sticks. If desired, top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and ground nutmeg. Makes 8 servings.