Maple-Rum-Glazed Apple Compote

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Title: MAPLE-RUM-GLAZED APPLE COMPOTE
Categories: Condiments, Fruits
Yield: 2 Cups

1/2 c Currants
1/2 c Dark rum
3 md Gala or fuji apples; peeled/
-halved/finely chopped
1 1/2 tb Unsalted butter
1/4 c Maple syrup

1. Place currants in a small bowl. Add rum and mix
well. Set aside for 20 minutes.

2. Combine apples and butter in a large saute pan.
Cook over high heat, stirring often, for 3 minutes.
Add currants and rum (if the rum ignites, cover pan
with a large lid until the flames die down, about 15
seconds), and cook for 1 1/2 minutes.

3. Add maple syrup. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2
minutes.

4. Serve immediately or refrigerate in a tightly
sealed container up to 5 days.

Source: Chicago Sun Times, November 6, 1996

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