NO. 120. COMPOTE OF APRICOTS.

COMPOTE OF APRICOTS

Prepare dried apricots the same as directed for compote of pears. Place half a blanched almond in the center of each piece to imitate a pit.

NO. 121. COMPOTE OF PEARS.

COMPOTE OF PEARS

Soak dried California pears in water overnight, or for several hours until they swell to natural shape. Arrange them symmetrically on a dish, or around a form of rice, as in illustration. To the water in which the pears were soaked add enough sugar to make it sweet, and boil it down to a syrup, then add a teaspoonful of lemon juice. Pour the hot syrup over the fruit. Serve cold.

NO. 122. BANANAS AND CREAM.