AMARETTO - HOT FRUIT COMPOTE 
1 (16 oz.) can peach halves
1 (16 oz.) can pear halves
1 (15 1/4 oz.) can pineapple chunks
1 (17 oz.) can apricot halves
1 (16 1/2 oz.) can pitted dark sweet cherries
2 bananas, sliced
1 tsp. lemon juice
12 soft coconut macaroons, crumbled
1 (2 1/2 oz.) pkg. sliced almonds, toasted and divided
1/4 c. butter
1/3 c. amaretto or other almond flavored liqueur

Drain fruits, combine canned fruits in a large bowl, set aside. Combine bananas and lemon juice, and toss gently. Add to fruit mixture.

Layer half each of fruit mixture and macaroon crumbs in a 2 1/2 quart baking dish; sprinkle with 3 tablespoons sliced almonds and dot with 2 tablespoons butter. Repeat procedure. Pour amaretto evenly over fruit mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Stir before serving. 12 to 14 servings.

 

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