Dried Fruit Compote with Chèvre on Crostini

Dried Fruit Compote with Chèvre on Crostini is a quick and easy appetizer that can be enjoyed all year round. Serve warm or at room temperature. It's a mouthwatering combination of savory and sweet.

You’re gonna love it!

Prep Time: 1 Hour

Serves: 30

Recipe Ingredients:

1 Cup dry white wine

3/4 Cups sugar

1/2 Cup water

2/3 Cup golden raisins

2/3 Cup sweetened cranberries (Craisins)

2/3 Cup dried apricots

2/3 Cup dried figs

1/3 Cup crystallized ginger

1/4 Teaspoon dried thyme (or substitute with 2 fresh thyme sprigs)

1/2 Cup chèvre cheese (goat cheese)

Crostini for plating/serving

Recipe Steps:

Combine wine, sugar, water, dried fruit, and thyme in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and continue to cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is syrupy and compote is thick.

Transfer mixture to a small bowl and allow to cool for about 5 minutes (Remove fresh thyme sprigs).

Serve over crostini or rustic toasts topped with chèvre.

Cooled compote can be refrigerated if stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks.