Raisin compote with rosemary and thyme

3 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupGolden raisins (7 oz)
1cupDark raisins (7 oz)
1cupJuice from 3 to 4 oranges
¼cupJuice from 1 to 2 lemons
¼cupSugar
1teaspoonCayenne pepper
teaspoonRosemary; minced
teaspoonThyme; minced
1teaspoonSage; minced
¼cupParsley; minced
Salt and pepper

Directions

Bring first six ingredients, with 1½ cups water, to a simmer in a medium-size, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until raisins plump, about 15 minutes. Add next four ingredients; simmer to blend flavors, about 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature, season to taste with salt and pepper, then refrigerate. Serve chilled.

Cook's Illustrated January/February 1995 Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 12-21-94