World Famous Fruit Compote

By Hklbrries

Tips: Chilled compote is delicious mixed with vanilla yogurt or eaten straight from the bowl. The compote can also be served over ice cream for a fruity dessert. It can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for several days.

Ingredients

• 4 fresh apples (Gala, Pink Lady or Fuji)
• 4 fresh peaches
• 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp cold water

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Peel and thinly slice apples and peaches, removing pits and seeds.

Combine apple and peach slices in a bowl with cherries, lemon juice and sugar. Stir together until the fruit is coated with lemon juice and the sugar is mostly dissolved.

In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until the cornstarch is dissolved and the mixture resembles a watery paste.

Pour the fruit mixture into a heavy saucepan, bring to a boil and then immediately reduce the heat to a simmer.

Stir in the cornstarch mixture and simmer for another 5 to 6 minutes, or until the apples are just beginning to soften but are still slightly crisp-tender.

Serve the compote warm over waffles, oatmeal or pancakes.