Vanilla-Fruit Compote

• 24 bite-size pitted prunes (dried plums) (about 1/4 pound)
• 1 (8-ounce) package dried peaches
• 1 (6-ounce) package sliced dried apples
• 1 (6-ounce) package dried apricots
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced and seeded (about 4 ounces)
• Cooking spray
• 1 (2-inch) piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups apple juice
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

1. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean. Add seeds and bean or extract to dried fruit; toss gently, and set aside.
2. Combine the apple juice, water, and sugar in a medium saucepan, and stir well. Bring to a boil, and cook for 30 seconds. Pour over dried fruit mixture. Cover with casserole lid, and chill for 8 hours.
3. Bake, covered, at 375u0b0 for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Discard vanilla bean. Serve warm or chilled.

bitesize pitted prunes, peaches, apples, apricots, lemon, cooking spray, vanilla bean, apple juice, water, brown sugar

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/vanilla-fruit-compote (may not work)