Stewed Winter Fruits in Spiced Wine Syrup Recipe

Name: Stewed Winter Fruits in Spiced Wine Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dry red wine; 1 cup ruby port; 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 20 black peppercorns tied in cheesecloth; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 quincepeeled, cored and cut into eighths; 4 slices of candied orange or 1/4 cup candied orange rind; 8 plump dried pear halves (6 ounces); 10 plump dried Black Mission figs, stemmed; 1/2 cup plump dried apricots (3 ounces); 1/2 cup plump pitted prunes (3 ounces)

Servings: persons

2 cups dry red wine
1 cup ruby port
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
20 black peppercorns tied in cheesecloth
1 cinnamon stick
3 quincepeeled, cored and cut into eighths
4 slices of candied orange or 1/4 cup candied orange rind
8 plump dried pear halves (6 ounces)
10 plump dried Black Mission figs, stemmed
1/2 cup plump dried apricots (3 ounces)
1/2 cup plump pitted prunes (3 ounces)

1
In a large saucepan, combine the wine and port and bring to a boil.
2
Add the water, sugar, vanilla bean, peppercorns and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil again.
3
Add the quince and candied orange and simmer over moderately low heat until the quince are just tender, about 45 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a large microwave-safe bowl, cover the pears and figs with 1 inch of water.
5
Microwave in 5-minute increments at high power until the fruit is plump but not mushy, about 15 minutes; drain.
6
Add the pears, figs, apricots and prunes to the wine syrup and simmer until all of the fruit is plump and very tender and the liquid is thick and syrupy, about 15 minutes.
7
Discard the cinnamon stick, vanilla bean and peppercorns and let cool.
8
Serve the stewed fruit warm or chilled.

2303

kcal

Calories

165

Fat

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dry red wine, 1 cup ruby port, 1 1/2 cups water, 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Stewed Winter Fruits in Spiced Wine Syrup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stewed Winter Fruits in Spiced Wine Syrup

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