Bircher muesli with dried fruit compote

Babiche Martens

Muesli

2 cups	Rolled oats
2 cups	Apple juice
1	Apple, grated (Main)
1	Lemon, juice only
½ cup	Greek yoghurt

Compote

¾ cup	Dried apricots
¾ cup	Pitted prunes
¾ cup	Dried figs
1	Orange, juice only
½ cup	Water
1 Tbsp	Sugar
1	Cinnamon stick
2	Star anise
1 to serve	Greek yoghurt
1 to serve	Runny honey

Directions

1. Muesli:In a medium-size bowl mix the rolled oats and juice, cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. In the morning add the lemon, apple and yoghurt. Serve.
3. Dried fruit compote:Put the apricots, figs and prunes in a small bowl.
4. In a small saucepan put the juice, water, sugar, cinnamon and star anise, and bring to the boil.
5. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and it becomes a little syrupy, about 8 minutes.
6. Remove from the heat and pour over the fruit, cover and let it soak at least overnight, or longer.
7. Remember not to eat the star anise. They are very hard!
8. Serve with the bircher and a dollop of yoghurt.