- 12 dried pitted prunes
- 12 dried apricot halves
- 6 dried pear halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 3/4 cups apple juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon Calvados (apple brandy) or brandy
- Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until fruit is tender and juices are reduced to very thick syrup, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.