APRICOT PRUNE MUI

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Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto

Number Of Ingredients 15

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4 pkg apricot, dried
4 pkg pitted prunes, dried
2 pkg mango, dried
1/2 lb lemon peel, dried
3/4 lb li hing mui, (chinese preserved dried
plums)
YOU CAN ALSO SUBSTITUTE THE DRIED FRUITS FOR
DRIED CRANBERRIES, DRIED CHERRIES, ETC.
THE SAUCE:
1 lb light brown sugar
3 Tbsp hawaiian rock salt
3 Tbsp whiskey or rum
1 tsp chinese five spice powder
10 whole cloves
1 1/2 c freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

1. Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Lower the heat and cook for another 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from heat and cool completely.
3. In a large container, put all the dried fruits together with the cooled sauce, mix well till all the fruits are fully covered with the sauce.
4. Let stand for 4 to 5 days or even longer, covered, in a cool area, stirring occasionally. Makes about a gallon.
5. Fill your containers for gift giving.