Dried Fruit Condiment

• 2 oranges, preferably unwaxed
• 8 dried apricots, finely chopped
• 8 dates, pitted and finely chopped
• 4 dried figs, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly crushed
• 6 saffron threads
• 5 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 4 thin slices whole-wheat or multigrain baguette, toasted

1. Use a vegetable peeler to remove strips of zest from 1 orange. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the zest and boil for 2 minutes. Drain in a sieve, then immediately rinse under cold water until cool. Cut the zest lengthwise into fine slivers.
2. Squeeze the juice of the zested orange into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then stir in the apricots, dates, and figs. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Squeeze the juice from the remaining orange. In a deep skillet, heat the honey over medium heat until pale caramel in color. Add the orange juice, stir well, and bring to a boil. Add the dried fruit mixture and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
4. Add the cumin, saffron, vinegar, and orange zest. Mix well and transfer to a bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature with toasts.

oranges, dates, honey, cumin seeds, threads, white balsamic vinegar, thin slices

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/dried-fruit-condiment (may not work)