Candied Fruit Sauce
Dried apricots and cherries serve as the sweet-tart starter for this saucy treat. Spoon it over pound cake or coffee cake for a luscious dessert.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
Makes about 1-1/4 cups
Ingredients
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1/2 cup dried apricots, cut into thin slivers
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1/3 cup dried tart cherries
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup water
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1/4 cup dark-color corn syrup
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2 Tbsp. brandy or orange juice
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1 Tbsp. butter
Directions
1.
In a saucepan combine apricots, cherries, sugar, water, and corn syrup. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in brandy and butter. Serve at once or transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks. If chilled, before serving, transfer sauce to a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until warm, stirring occasionally. Makes about 1-1/4 cups (10 2-tablespoon servings).
Test Kitchen Tip
Measure the dried apricot halves first, then cut into slivers using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors.
Nutrition information
Calories 147, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 22 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Total Sugar 26 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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