STEWED HOLIDAY FRUIT

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Dried apricots, prunes and fresh bananas are drizzled with a sweet cider and marmalade sauce in this fruity concoction from our Test Kitchen, Hints of cinnamon and citrus lend a festive zest to each cool spoonful. Serve a bowlful of this fun fruit for breakfast, snacktime or dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

12 dried apricots
12 pitted dried plums (prunes)
1-1/2 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
8 whole cloves
2 whole allspice berries
1/4 cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon butter
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; refrigerate, covered, overnight., Strain cider, reserving liquid; set apricots and plums aside. Discard spices. In a small saucepan, combine marmalade, lemon juice, butter and reserved cider. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cool. Divide apricots, plums and bananas among serving dishes; drizzle with cooled sauce. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.