2 (11 oz.) pkgs. mixed dried fruit
2 cups water
½ cup white wine
3-inches stick cinnamon
1 Tablespoon orange peel, cut in thin strips
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup honey
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ teaspoon each: allspice, ginger and ground cinnamon
In a 3-quart saucepan, combine mixed dried fruits, water, wine, and stick cinnamon. Bring to a
boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 to 30 minutes or until fruit is tender. With
slotted spoon, transfer fruit to a bowl and set aside. Discard cinnamon stick. Add orange peel
to liquid in saucepan and simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in orange juice, honey, lemon juice,
allspice, ginger, and cinnamon. Return fruit to saucepan and heat to boiling. Remove from
heat and cool to room temperature. Serve at room temperature or chilled. If desired, drain
fruit before serving. Makes 10 servings.
