Recipe: Roasted Fruits in Cider (using pears, apples, dried fruit and pecans)

ROASTED FRUITS IN CIDER

"Pan-roasted winter fruits and glazed dried fruits give a new twist to the traditional 'Jewish' compote. Make at Chanukah when glazed dried fruits and nuts are easily available."

2 tablespoons walnut oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 pears, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 apples, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/3 cup chopped glazed mixed dried fruits
1/2 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons chopped glazed pecans

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. Add pears and apples. Partially cover and cook over medium-high heat until barely tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove from heat. Stir in dried fruits and apple cider.

Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle pecans over top. Serve at room temperature.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Everyday Cooking for the Jewish Home by Ethel G. Hofman