Spiced Fruit Compote

Spiced Fruit Compote, Jingle bells, Jingle bells

Spiced Fruit Compote, Spicy and sweet taste. Christmas is coming? How about preparing something new?

Ingredients

  • 250 g (8 oz) onions
  • 5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 60 g (2 oz) red currant jelly
  • 375 g (12 oz) kumquats
  • 8 ripe plums
  • 4 tablespoons port
  • 4 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cornflour

Details

Serves: 8

Method

Step 1

Slice the onions and put in a pan with vinegar and redcurrant jelly. Cover and cook gently for 10 minutes, until softened.

Step 2

Prick kumquats with a fork, add to pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until kumquats are softened.

Step 3

Meanwhile, cut plums in half and remove stones. Add plums, port, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce and paprika to the kumquats and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Step 4

Blend cornflour with a little water, then add to pan. Bring to the boil, stirring. Turn into a serving dish and serve hot or cold.

COOK'S TIP

This accompaniment has a very chunky texture. For a smoother texture, blend lightly in a food processor and reheat if liked.

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