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German Weinkompott (Stewed Fruit in Wine)

Source of Recipe

K.arlette2011


List of Ingredients

German Weinkompott - A Recipe for Stewed Fruit in Wine


1 1/2 lb. of mixed stone fruits, cherries, peaches, apricots, plums or other
1/4 c. plus 2 T. sugar, divided
2 T. kirschwasser or other schnapps, preferably fruit schnapps
1/2 c. good red wine (Zinfandel or other fruity, full-bodied wine, I used Plungerhead Zin)
1/4 c. dry, white wine (I used Ruffino Orvieto)
1 cinnamon stick


Recipe


Wash fruit, peel peaches and cut into slices.

Pit and slice apricots, pit cherries.

Place in a non-metalic bowl and sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar over them.

Mix and leave for 10 minutes.

Add the 2 tablespoons of kirschwasser, mix and let sit for another few minutes.

Meanwhile, mix the wines, 2 tablespoons of sugar and the cinnamon stick in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.

Dissolve the sugar completely.

Pour the boiling wine over the fruit, mix and cool slightly.

Refrigerate for several hours before serving.