Ingredients
2 cinnamon sticks (2 inches)12 whole cloves1-1/2 cups orange juice2/3 cup raisins1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 can (15-1/4 ounces) apricot halves1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced pears, drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
Preparation
Place cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag.
In a large saucepan, combine the orange juice, raisins, brown sugar, salt and ginger. Add spice bag; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes. Add fruit; simmer for 3 minutes. Discard spice bag. Serve fruit warm or cold with a slotted spoon.
