Dried Fruit Compote with Ginger and Rum

• 2 x 8 oz (2 x 200 g) packets dried mixed fruit (apricots, apples, etc. - cut any extra-large fruits in half)
• 2

Soak the dried fruit overnight or for at least 6 hours. Drain it and put into a large saucepan with the ginger, sugar and fruit juice. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer gently for half an hour. Then stir in the rum, transfer to a serving bowl and let cool. Serve with cream.