Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 2 Servings

　　2 firm-ripe apricots

　　1/4 cup water

　　1/4 cup sugar

　　1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest

　　1 cup dry white wine

　　1 cup picked-over blackberries

　　Accompaniment if desired: Almond Macaroons

　　

Step 1

Halve apricots lengthwise and pit. Cut each apricot half into 4 wedges and transfer to a heatproof bowl.

　　

Step 2

In a small saucepan bring water and sugar to a boil over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Stir in zest and wine and simmer 5 minutes. Pour syrup over apricots and stir in blackberries. Chill mixture 20 minutes. Serve compote with macaroons.