Dried Fruit Compote With Chevre
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Yields:
-
1 1/2 cups
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup sauterne (or other sweet white wine)
- 1⁄4 cup light raisins
- 1⁄4 cup dried blueberries
- 1⁄4 cup dried cranberries
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped dried dates
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped dried fig
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped dried apricot
- 1 lemon, zest of, thin strips
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (both white and green parts)
- 6 -8 ounces chevre cheese
directions
- Bring the wine to a simmer in a small saucepan; remove from the heat. Add the raisins, blueberries, cranberries, dates, figs, and apricots; cover and let stand until the fruit is softened, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining ingredients, except the green onions and chevre.
- When the fruit has softened, stir in the green onions and the lemon juice mixture.
- Transfer the fruit compote to a covered container (preferably glass) and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- To serve, form the chevre into a 1 ½-inch thick round. Place the cheese on a platter; top and surround it with the fruit compote and its juices. Serve with a basket of bread or crackers; provide cheese spreaders and small spoons for serving.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Impera_Magna
United States
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