---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.04 Title: MAPLE-RUM-GLAZED APPLE COMPOTE Categories: Condiments, Fruits Yield: 2 Cups 1/2 c Currants 1/2 c Dark rum 3 md Gala or fuji apples; peeled/ -halved/finely chopped 1 1/2 tb Unsalted butter 1/4 c Maple syrup 1. Place currants in a small bowl. Add rum and mix well. Set aside for 20 minutes. 2. Combine apples and butter in a large saute pan. Cook over high heat, stirring often, for 3 minutes. Add currants and rum (if the rum ignites, cover pan with a large lid until the flames die down, about 15 seconds), and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. 3. Add maple syrup. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. 4. Serve immediately or refrigerate in a tightly sealed container up to 5 days. Source: Chicago Sun Times, November 6, 1996 -----