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Dried Peach Compote with Mint and Whiskey

Name: Dried Peach Compote with Mint and Whiskey
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups, dried peaches (about 14 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch strips; 2 tablespoons, honey; 1 cup, fresh mint leaves, minced; 1/3 cup, bourbon

Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 1995

Dried fruits, herbs, and spices transform a dessert into an unusual but easy-to-make savory accompaniment.

YIELD Serves 24 (Makes about 3 cups)

TIME 35 minutes, plus 30 minutes cooling

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Gather Your Ingredients

2 ½ cups dried peaches (about 14 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch strips

2 tablespoons honey

1 cup fresh mint leaves, minced

⅓ cup bourbon

Before You Begin

This compote goes particularly well with lamb.

Instructions

Bring peaches, honey, and 2 cups water to simmer in a medium-size, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, until peaches plump and liquid thickens to slightly thinner than applesauce, about 20 minutes. Stir in mint and whiskey; simmer until alcohol evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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