Port-Baked Winter Fruit

Ingredients

• 1 (10-oz.) package dried Mission figlets, trimmed and halved
• 1 (7-oz.) package dried apricots
• 1 (5-oz.) package dried apples
• 2 cups apple cider
• 2/3 cup port
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 2 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
• 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
• Brown Sugar-Lemon Sour Cream (optional)
• Garnish: orange slices

Preparation

1. 1. Place first 8 ingredients in an 11- x 7-inch baking dish; gently toss to combine. Cover with aluminum foil, and chill 12 to 24 hours.
2. 2. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake fruit, covered, 45 to 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated and fruit is soft.
3. 3. Let stand, covered, 15 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Serve with a slotted spoon and, if desired, Brown Sugar-Lemon Sour Cream. Garnish, if desired.