Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 cup Cheribundi Tru Cherry, Skinny Cherry or Ginger Cherry
• 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruit such as apricots, cherries, cranberries, and apples, chopped if large
• 1 tea bag of black tea such as orange pekoe or English breakfast
• 1 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Simmer water, sugar, and fruit in a small saucepan over medium heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid just starts to become syrupy, about 8 minutes. Add tea bag and let steep off heat. While preparing oatmeal.

 To serve: Squeeze tea bag and discard, then add lemon juice to compote. Serve oatmeal in bowls, topped with compote.