Apricot Compote

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp liquid honey
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 whole star anise
• 1 whole vanilla bean, halved lengthwise or 2 tsp vanilla

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a small pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half and apricots are softened, about 20 – 22 minutes.
2. Remove from heat; discard cinnamon stick, vanilla bean and star anise.
3. Serve warm. May be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat over low heat.