Vanilla-Stewed Fruit

Name: Vanilla-Stewed Fruit
Ingredients: 2 ounces prunes; 2 ounces dried cherries*; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 2 ounces dried apricots; 2 ounces dried pears; 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; ¼ cup honey; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Preparation info

Makes about
3 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Pure Vanilla

By Shauna Sever

Published 2012

About

Although it may sound sort of, oh, geriatric at first glance, this humble dish is outstanding.

Ingredients

1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼

Dessert
Sauce
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

In a medium saucepan, stir together cups water, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, vanilla bean, cinnamon and salt. Stir in fruit. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until fruit is plump and tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer fruit to a heatproof bowl. Return saucepan to high heat and boil u