Poached Figs, Apricots, and Cherries

• .67 c. apple juice
• 1 tbsp. brandy (optional)
• 1 tsp. maple syrup
• 4 fresh figs
• 4 apricots
• 8 cherries
• 2 tbsp. orange juice

1. Heat the apple juice in a Dutch oven with the brandy (if using) and the maple syrup.
2. Add the figs, apricots, and cherries.
3. Bring to a boil, cover, and gently simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Lift out the fruit with a slotted spoon and place in a salad bowl.
5. Bring the juice back to a boil and reduce to a thick syrup.
6. Pour the syrup over the fruit, add the fresh orange juice, and serve with vanilla ice cream, custard, creme fraiche, or soy cream.

apple juice, brandy, maple syrup, fresh figs, apricots, cherries, orange juice

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/poached-figs-apricots-cherries-recipe-tdg0910 (may not work)