Dried Fruit and Vanilla Compote

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Dried Fruit and Vanilla Compote

 

 

1 cup caster (superfine) sugar

1 vanilla bean, halved lengthways

750 g (26 1/2 oz) dried fruit salad

 

 

1. Combine caster sugar, vanilla bean and 1 1/4 cups cold water in a

saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until sugar

has dissolved.

 

2. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes

or until slightly thickened.

 

3. Add dried fruit. Remove from heat. Set aside for 30 minutes,

stirring occasionally.

 

4. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

 

 

Makes 3 cups (12 serves).