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      Title: Heavenly Compote
 Categories: Fruits
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      3 c  Dried pears -OR-
      3 c  Dried apricots
    1/2 c  Maple syrup
      1 c  Water
      1 ds Salt
      2 c  Heavy cream; or yogurt
 
  Cook the dried fruit, syrupt, and water together in a heavy saucepan.
  Simmer, uncovered, over very low heat until soft. Add salt. Puree in
  a blender until smooth. Cool completely.
  
  Whip the cream until fairly stiff. Fold the two together gently. Chill
  completely.
  
  Optional: Fold in or ganish with fresh fruit before serving.
  
  Serve very cold.
  
  Recipe by Moosewood Cookbook
 
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