Winter Spiced Fruit Recipes

WINTER SPICED FRUIT

A foolproof recipe, you can vary it by using other dried fruits and/or spices. You can use ruby or tawny port--no need to use a great vintage here, but do use something drinkable. I think it is worth it to seek out organic dried fruits.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Steps:

Combine everything in a heavy non reactive pan and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
If the dried fruits are not sufficiently tender, add 1/4 cup of water and simmer and additional 15 minutes.
Once the fruit is sufficently tender, remove the fruit to a serving bowl and strain the liquid over the fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.3, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 8.9, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 35.3, Protein 1.7

Ingredients

12 prunes, pitted
8 dried figs
4 dried apricot halves (or peaches)
4 dried pear halves
3 pieces crystallized ginger
1 clove
5 allspice berries
5 peppercorns
1 star anise
1 cinnamon stick, about 1-inch long
1 cup port wine

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