Fruit Compote
1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups water 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and very thinly slivered 1 cup dried fruit mix 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1 orange, peeled and sectioned 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and cut into small, thin wedges
In large saucepan, combine sugar, water and ginger. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add dried fruit mix. Bring back to a boil and immediately reduce heat to low simmer. Cook, uncovered, until fruit is not quite tender, about 5 minutes.
Add cranberries and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop. Stir in orange and apple. Remove from heat and allow to cool down. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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