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WINTER
FRUIT IN VANILLA SYRUP
1
1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried plums
1/2 cup dried figs
3 pears, peeled, cored and sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
In
a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat,
heat water, sugar and salt until sugar dissolves,
stirring occasionally. Bring to a boil,
reduce heat to medium and simmer about 10
minutes, until mixture is thick and syrupy.
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Stir
in vanilla, lemon juice and cinnamon. Add apricots,
cranberries, dried plums, figs and pears and simmer
about 20 to 30 minutes, until dried fruit becomes
plump and pear slices are tender. Bring to room
temperature, tightly cover and refrigerate overnight.
Before
serving, bring to a simmer. Stir in butter until
melted. Cool slightly and serve.
Serves
4 to 6.
[Holiday
Cooking & Entertaining, Woman's
Day Specials]
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