Sweet Couscous With Stewed Fruit

1. 1

   Place mixed dried fruit in a large bowl. Cover with water and soak for several hours or overnight.

2. 2

   Place fruit and soaking water in a saucepan. Add orange rind and cinnamon stick and bring gently to a boil on medium heat.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, until fruit is soft and plump. Drain and set fruit aside and pour liquid back into pan. Boil on high heat 5 minutes, until syrupy and reduced by half.

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   Meanwhile, strain orange juice into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and cover and remove from heat. Stand 5 minutes. Fold in currants and stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

5. 5

   To serve, pile couscous into serving bowls, top with fruit and spoon over syrup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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