 |
Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
|
Ingredients:
24 bite-size pitted prunes (dried plums) (about 1/4 pound) |
1 (8-ounce) package dried peaches |
1 (6-ounce) package sliced dried apples |
1 (6-ounce) package dried apricots |
1 lemon, thinly sliced and seeded (about 4 ounces) |
cooking spray |
1 (2-inch) piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 cups apple juice |
1 cup water |
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar |
Directions:
1. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean. Add seeds and bean or extract to dried fruit; toss gently, and set aside.
2. Combine the apple juice, water, and sugar in a medium saucepan, and stir well. Bring to a boil, and cook for 30 seconds. Pour over dried fruit mixture. Cover with casserole lid, and chill for 8 hours.
3. Bake, covered, at 375° for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Discard vanilla bean. Serve warm or chilled.
|
|