Dried Fruit Compote

(made with DECO Port or Petite Sirah Port)

Serve this compote over rice pudding or sliced pound cake or fresh cheese, or use it as a topping over ice cream. You might even want to eat it by the spoonful.

¼ cup dried cherries

¼ cup dried blueberries

¼ cup raisins

¾ cup Petite Sirah port or DECO port with essences of dark chocolate

Place all ingredients in a saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer, then remove the pan from heat and allow to cool. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.