Dried Pear and Orange Compote with Honey and Sage

Name: Dried Pear and Orange Compote with Honey and Sage
Ingredients: 1/2 cup, honey; 1 , large orange (navel), ends removed, fruit (including zest) sliced very thin; 1/2 , medium lemon, ends removed, fruit (including zest), sliced very thin; 2 cups, pears, dried, (about 12 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch strips; 2 tablespoons, minced fresh sage; 2 tablespoons, orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier

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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.

SERVES Makes about 1 quart

TIME 35 minutes, plus 30 minutes cooling and 1 week chilling

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