Mixed Winter Fruit Compote - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. apple or orange juice
1/2 c. dark brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 lemon
1 lb. mixed dried fruit (prunes, apples, apricots and pears; usually found packaged together)

Preparation

In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine all ingredients except fruit, stirring well to blend.
Stir in the fruit.
Cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap turned back slightly. Microwave on High for 15 minutes, stirring once after 7 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
Serve warm.
Serves 6.