Compote Of Fresh And Dried Fruits Recipe

• 2 bot Dry white wine -, (750 ml ea)
• 1/4 c. Fresh lemon juice
• 1 c. Sugar
• 2 x Four-inch Cinnamon sticks
• 2 lrg Bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp. Coriander seed, slightly crushed
• 2 tsp Whole black peppercorns
• 1 lb Mixed dry fruits (such as figs, pears and peaches)
• 1/4 c. Dry sherry
• 1 Tbsp. Minced crystallized ginger
• 1 lb Fresh, hard ripe pears and/or possibly apples, peeled, cored, cut in thick wedges
• 1 1/2 c. Fresh or possibly individually quick-frzn blueber Raspberries, cherries, or possibly a combination Yogurt or possibly yogurt cheese, as a garnish

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