Dried Fruit Poached in Port

Name: Dried Fruit Poached in Port
Yield: makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 prunes; 8 figs; 4 dried apricot or peach halves; 4 dried pear halves; 3 pieces candied ginger; 1 clove; 5 allspice berries; 5 peppercorns; 1 whole star anise; One 1-inch cinnamon stick; 1 cup port, preferably ruby, late bottled vintage or vintage

December 20, 2011

Nothing can match dried fruit for convenience and intensity of flavor. And when you poach an assortment with port and a few spices, the results belie the ease of preparation. This is not a summer dessert—no one would mistake this for fresh fruit—but it is delicious, low-fat, and a welcome change from heavy winter desserts. One tip: Use a port you’ll enjoy drinking (or buy a half bottle), because you’re going to use less than a third of a full-size bottle in this recipe.

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