Dried peach compote with mint and whiskey

3 cups

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2½ cup Dried peaches (14 oz) cut in 1/4\" strips
2 tablespoons Honey
2 cups Water
1 cup Mint leaves; minced
⅓ cup Bourbon or rye whiskey

Directions

Bring peaches, honey and water to simmer in a medium-size, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, until peaches plump and liquid thicken to slightly thinner than applesauce, about 20 minutes. Stir in mint and whiskey; simmer until alcohol evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes.

cool to room temperature. SErve warm or at room temperature.

Cook's Illustrated January/February 1995 Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 12-21-94

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