Scotch-Soaked Dried Fruit Compote with Spiced Nuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

A warming compote of dried fruits soaked in scotch, accented by toasted spiced nuts for a perfect holiday accompaniment. This European-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers dried apricots, chopped, dried figs, chopped, raisins into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1 cup dried figs, chopped
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup scotch whisky
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cloves, ground
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3/4 cup mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup chopped dried apricots, 1 cup chopped dried figs, and 1/2 cup raisins. Pour 1/2 cup scotch whisky over the fruit and stir in 1 tsp orange zest, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and 2 tbsp honey. Cover and let soak at room temperature for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 350°F. On a baking sheet, toss 3/4 cup mixed nuts with 1 tbsp maple syrup and 1/4 tsp sea salt. Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned, stirring halfway through.
3. Step 3: Serve the scotch-soaked fruit compote warm or at room temperature, topped with the toasted spiced nuts for a festive and flavorful treat.