Stewed Fruits

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STEWED FRUITS

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Crockpot Desserts
Fruits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Prunes -- pitted
8 oz Dried apricots
8 oz Dried pears
3 c -- Water
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 Vanilla bean
2 Lemon zest strips, 2" each
2 tb Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Stir all ingredients together in a large heavy
saucepan. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high
heat, then reduce the heat to as low as possible and
cook, covered, until the fruit is softened and tender,
2 hours. Stir the fruits occasionally while they cook.

If you have a crockpot, stir all the ingredients
together in it and cook until the fruit is tender, 6
to 8 hours.

Serve the fruit warm or at room temperature.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

Loomis says that the crockpot method is preferable,
for depth of flavor. She suggests serving this as
brunch by itself, over waffles or pancakes, or for
dessert over vanilla or cinnamon ice cream. Or, eat
this on its own for a sweet snack.

From _Farm House Cookbook_ by Susan Hermann Loomis.
New York: Workman Publishing Company, Inc., 1991. Pg.
494. ISBN 0-89480-772-2.



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