Instructions: Halve and pit the apricots. In a heavy, medium saucepan, boil the water and sugar until thickened into syrup, about 5 minutes. Add apricots to the hot syrup and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add the orange juice, Let cool before serving.

"SIMPLICITY itself, this recipe has lived a long and glamorous life.

Created by Dumas, author-cum-chef, the low-fat compote brims with flavor and nutrition, particularly vitamines A and E."

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