BALSAMIC GLAZED FRUIT (MICHAEL CHIARELLO)

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Saw this on FoodTV's Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello. Holy cow is this stuff good. I didn't see it posted here yet - hope I didn't overlook it. I tweaked this very slightly (adjusted amounts of fruit) to my own taste.

Provided by RSL5709

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 6h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large apples
2 large pears
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Peel and core apples and pears, cut each into 8 wedges. Place in large bowl and toss with 2 T. lemon juice.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in skillet until it stops foaming and is slightly brown.
  • Add rosemary, bay leaves, remaining 3 T. lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar.
  • Heat to boiling and reduce slightly.
  • Pour over fruit and toss to coat.
  • Pour into roasting pan or onto a cookie sheet WITH SIDES.
  • Bake for 3-8 hours, turning each hour.
  • Fruit should be slightly dried, but not dried to the extent of fruit leather.
  • Store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.4, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 59.8, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 6, Sugar 37.2, Protein 0.9

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