Fruit Compote With Brie Food

FRUIT COMPOTE WITH BRIE

Steps:

• Place cheese on an ungreased oven-proof serving plate. Bake at 400° until cheese is softened, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the golden raisins and cherries, apple juice and vanilla; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in preserves. Spoon over cheese. Serve with crackers.

BAKED BRIE WITH FIG COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine the figs, orange zest, thyme, brandy, sugar, vinegar, a few grinds of pepper and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid is syrupy and the figs are softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl, discard the zest and thyme and let cool, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a food processor or mini chopper and pulse until mostly smooth.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll the pie dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Roll out the outer 2 inches of dough with a rolling pin to make the edge slightly thinner than the rest of the dough. Put the cheese in the center of the dough and top with the fig compote. Trim about 1 inch off the outer edge of the dough. Pull the dough up and over the cheese, folding and pleating the dough all the way around until the cheese is covered. Pinch the dough together at the top to seal.
• Transfer the wrapped cheese to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the dough with the beaten egg and bake until golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board to slice. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BOOZY FRUIT

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, until port just starts to turn syrupy, 8 to 10 minutes. (Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.) Let cool completely. Remove cinnamon stick and serve, or store, covered, in refrigerator up to 1 week.

COMPOTE WITH FROZEN BERRIES

Steps:

• Combine blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, sugar, water, and butter in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until berries break down, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue to simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow to thicken until consistency is similar to a chutney or thick jam, adding flour to thicken even more if desired. Serve warm or chilled.

BRIE WITH JEWELED FRUIT COMPOTE COOKING LIGHT

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients except cheese in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave an additional minute or until bubbly.
• 2. Pour over brie and serve with a variety of crackers and sliced green apples.

SWEET DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups of the water with the dried fruit in a large bowl. Let soak for 1 hour.
• In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 2 cups of water, orange juice, sugar, and lemon zest over medium-high heat. Add the fruit and the soaking liquid to the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cinnamon and clove. Simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has softened and the mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Serve warm or cold.
• Cook's Note: If using store bought dried fruit, chop the pieces into 1/2-inch chunks and simmer the mixture an additional 15 to 20 minutes.

OLD-FASHIONED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, peaches and oranges, reserving the juices; set drained fruit aside. In a Dutch oven, combine fruit juice, dried fruits, lemon zest strips and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until dried fruit is tender, about 30 minutes. Add reserved canned fruit and cherries; heat just until warmed through. Serve warm or at room temperature.

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Stir water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves. Add the fruit and bring to a simmer.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer slowly for 30 minutes.
• Uncover, stir, and continue simmering slowly until thickened, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely before serving. Serve at room temperature.
• (If it seems a little runny at the end, it's pretty easy to thicken up with a little cornstarch/water slurry).
• Can be stored, covered, in refrigerator for up to five days.