Brandied fruit melange
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1/2 c Brandy or 1/2 c apple juice - plus 1 tsp. brandy extract
- 1/4 c Firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 3 to 4-inch cinnamon stick
- 2 c Fresh frozen peach slices
- 2 md Unpeeled Granny Smith apples - cored and sliced and cut - in half
- 2 md Seedless oranges peeled - and sectioned
- 1 c Halved strawberries
- 1 md Kiwi fruit
Instructions:
peeled 7 sliced In a small saucepan combine brandy brown sugar and cinnamon stick; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat stirring constantly. In large bowl combine peaches apples and oranges; mix well. Pour hot brandy mixture over fruit; mix gently. Cover; store in refrigerator 8 to 10 hours or overnight stirring occasionally. Just before serving remove cinnamon stick. Add strawberries and kiwi fruit; toss lightly. Spoon into clear glass serving bowls to show off the bright colors. Makes 8 1-cup servings.
