Orange Compote

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                            FOOD FUNNY
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Rosemary Zwick has a question as old as the hills:

A man's wife never ceases to wonder why her husband can't show as much
patience waiting for his supper as he does when he's waiting for a fish to bite.

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                            TODAY'S RECIPE
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Today's dessert is as simple to prepare as any dessert you'll ever find,
and keeping some on hand might motivate some of the youngsters in your house to eat more fruit.

Orange Compote

6 oranges, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup (125 ml) orange juice
3 Tbs (45 ml) light brown sugar
5 whole allspice
5 whole black peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick
3 - 4 Tbs (45 - 60 ml) orange-flavored liqueur (optional)

Place the orange slices in a non-reactive bowl. Combine the remaining
ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour the liquid
over the orange slices and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Serves 6 to 8.
Received on Tue Jun 1 12:55:08 2010