Gingered poached apricot and raspberry compote

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
cup Sugar
cup Water
tablespoon Fresh lemon juice; or to taste
2 teaspoons Fine julienne strips of peeled fresh
; gingerroot
3 Fresh apricots; quartered
½ cup Raspberries
1 tablespoon Sliced almonds; toasted lightly
Mint sprigs for garnish

Directions

In a small saucepan stir together the sugar, the water, the lemon juice, and the gingerroot and simmer the mixture, covered, for 5 minutes. Add the apricots, baste them with the syrup, and poach them, covered, over moderately low heat for 3 minutes, or until they are just tender. Stir in the raspberries gently, poach the mixture for 1 minute, and divide it between 2 bowls. Sprinkle the compote with the almonds, garnish it with the mint, and serve it warm or at room temperature.

Serves 2.

Gourmet May 1992

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