Dried Fruit Compote With Chevre

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sauterne (or other sweet wine)
• 1/4 cup light raisins
• 1/4 cup dried blueberries
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dried dates
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dried fig
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricot
• 1 lemon, zest of, thin strips
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
• 2 green onions, finely chopped (both and green parts)
• 6 -8 ounces chevre cheese

Recipe

• 1 bring the wine to a simmer in a small saucepan; remove from the heat. add the raisins, blueberries, cranberries, dates, figs, and apricots; cover and let stand until the fruit is softened, about 30 minutes.
• 2 meanwhile, whisk together the remaining ingredients, except the green onions and chevre.
• 3 when the fruit has softened, stir in the green onions and the lemon juice mixture.
• 4 transfer the fruit compote to a covered container (preferably glass) and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
• 5 to serve, form the chevre into a 1 ½-inch thick round. place the cheese on a platter; top and surround it with the fruit compote and its juices. serve with a basket of bread or crackers; provide cheese spreaders and small spoons for serving.