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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: Large bowl with cover for preparation, large sauce pan (or microwave dish) for cooking, wooden spoon, measuring cup & spoons.
INGREDIENTS:
 | 8 oz dried apple rings |
| 8 oz dried prunes |
| 8 oz dried peaches or pears |
| 8 oz dried apricots |
| 8 oz raisins |
| 1 1/2 bottles of dry red wine (750 ml each) |
| 1 1/2 cups sugar or honey |
| 3 lemons, sliced |
| 2 tsp cinnamon |
| Blanched almonds to taste, optional |
DIRECTIONS: Soak the dried fruit in the wine for several hours. Add the honey or sugar according to your taste. Add the lemon & bring to a boil. The cook gently for about 30 minutes. If using a microwave cook in batches 30 minutes at medium power. Cook until fruit just begins to soften. Further softening takes place while the mixture is cooling. Taste & adjust the sweetness using honey. Lemon rind can be removed after cooling, if desired. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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