Stewed Fruits
A simple stewed fruits dish using a variety of dried and fresh fruits simmered with spices and citrus zest.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Dried Apricots (halved) | 200 | Grams |
| Dried Figs (quartered) | 200 | Grams |
| Dried Prunes (pitted) | 200 | Grams |
| Apple (peeled, cored, and sliced) | 2 | Count |
| Pear (peeled, cored, and sliced) | 2 | Count |
| Orange (zested and juiced) | 1 | Count |
| Lemon (zested and juiced) | 1 | Count |
| Cinnamon Stick (whole) | 1 | Count |
| Cloves (whole) | 3 | Count |
| Water (for simmering) | 500 | Milliliters |
| Honey (to taste) | 100 | Grams |
| Vanilla Extract (pure) | 1 | Tsp |
Instructions
- Combine the dried apricots, figs, and prunes in a large bowl.
- Add the sliced apples and pears to the bowl with the dried fruits.
- In a large pot, combine the water, orange juice, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the fruit mixture to the pot and reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer the fruits gently for 30-40 minutes until they are tender.
- Stir in the honey and vanilla extract, and let the mixture simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and let the stewed fruits cool slightly before serving.
Prep
- Soak the dried apricots, figs, and prunes in warm water for 1 hour before cooking.
Kitchen equipment
Zester