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