Ingredients:
12 prunes, pitted
8 dried figs
4 dried apricot halves ( or peaches)
4 dried pear halves
3 pieces crystallized ginger
1 cloves
5 allspice berries
5 peppercorns
1 star anise
1 cinnamon sticks, about 1-inch long
1 cup port wine
Directions:
Combine everything in a heavy non reactive pan and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
If the dried fruits are not sufficiently tender, add 1/4 cup of water and simmer and additional 15 minutes.
Once the fruit is sufficently tender, remove the fruit to a serving bowl and strain the liquid over the fruit.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 45 min.