Winter Fruit Bowl - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 oz.) pkg. pitted prunes
1 (6 oz.) pkg. dried apricots
1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 c. walnuts, chopped
1 c. water
1 (29 oz.) can peach halves, drained
3 pears, cored
3 oranges, peeled and sectioned
3 bananas, sliced

Preparation

Cut prunes and apricots into bite size pieces.
Combine sugar and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
Add prunes and apricots; remove from heat.
Cover and let soak 4 hours.
Drain. Place in a large bowl.
Cut peaches and pears into bite size pieces.
Combine all ingredients, except bananas.
Chill.
Add bananas just before serving.
Spoon into fruit dishes and serve. May top with a small spoonful of whipped cream.