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Place the dried fruit and raisins in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water.
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Allow to stand for 30 minutes, or until the fruit has plumped.
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Drain off all the soaking liquid, reserving 1 cup.
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Place the fruit and the reserved soaking liquid in a large saucepan.
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Add the wine, ginger, cloves, star anise, and cinnamon stick, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil.
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Immediately lower the heat to a low simmer, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the fruit is quite soft.
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Remove from the heat and drain well, discarding the spices.
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Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
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Lightly butter a baking sheet.
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Spread the poached fruit and the nuts out on the baking sheet, leaving space between the fruit.
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Brush the tops with the melted butter.
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Roast for 10 minutes, or until the fruit is just beginning to color.
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Serve in individual bowls, drizzled with caramel sauce.
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CARAMEL SAUCE:.
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Combine the brown and granulated sugars with 1 cup cold water in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
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Boil for 12 minutes, or until the syrup is a rich caramel color, brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush from time to time to dissolve any sugar crystals that form.
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Taking care as the syrup may bubble over, whisk in the corn syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla and bring to a simmer.
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Carefully whisk in the cream, bring to a boil, and boil gently for 10 minutes, or until the sauce is thick.
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Whisk in the butter and serve hot.
