15 minutes
A delicious and aromatic fruit medley infused with citrus and spices, perfect for a chilly winter day.
Golden Raisins
cups
Zante Currants
cups
Dried Cherries
cups
Dried Apricots, diced
cups
Dried Apples, diced
cups
Fresh Orange Juice
cups
0.25 strips
cups
Vanilla Bean, 1-inch piece
each
Star Anise, optional
each
1. Combine Dried Fruits and Orange Juice
Gather a medium-size saucepan and place it on your stove. Into this pot, combine the golden raisins, Zante currants, dried cherries, diced dried apricots, and diced dried apples. Pour in the fresh orange juice and add the strips of orange zest.
2. Add Sugar and Spices
Sprinkle in the brown sugar. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a knife, scrape out the seeds, and add both the seeds and the bean pod to the saucepan. Add the star anise if using.
3. Cook the Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Gently cook the mixture for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the dried fruits to absorb the flavors of the orange juice and spices.
4. Cool and Serve
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly. Before serving, discard the vanilla bean, orange zest strips, and star anise if used. Serve the beautifully infused fruit medley warm.
. Liqueur
. Toasted Nuts
. Star Anise or Cardamom
. Coconut
. Mint or Basil
Choose ripe but firm fruits for the best texture and flavor, such as a Fuyu persimmon over a Hachiya.
Refrigerate the fruit medley to let flavors meld; patience improves the taste.
Adjust the dressing based on the natural sweetness or tartness of the fruits used.
Use 'supreming' technique to segment oranges for a better mouthfeel and presentation.
Serve chilled but not too cold to ensure flavors aren't muted.
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