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Compote

Fresh fruit cooked in sweet syrup.

Ingredients

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4 Cups Peaches and plums peeled, pit removed, and sliced into 2-inch chunks. ((650g))
1 Cup Dried apricots ((100g))
2/3 Cup Dried prunes ((80g))
12 Cups Water
1/2 Cup Sugar ((100g))
1 Cinnamon stick
1 pkg Instant peach Jell-o ((85g))

1
Place the fresh fruits, dried fruits, cinnamon stick, and sugar in a large pot.
2
Pour the water over the fruits and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3
Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low and cook for an additional 20 minutes with the lid half on.
4
Remove from the heat and measure 1 cup of the water.
5
Place the instant Jell-O in a medium bowl, then pour the hot water over the powder. Stir to mix.
6
Pour the Jell-O water into the pot, stir to mix, and allow to cool to room temperature.
7
Transfer to a bowl, cover with a lid, plastic wrap, or aluminum foil, and refrigerate.