Brandied Fruit Melange Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. Brandy
• or possibly 1/2 c apple juice - plus 1 teaspoon brandy extract
• 1/4 c. Firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 x 3 to 4-inch cinnamon stick
• 2 c. Fresh frzn peach slices
• 2 med Unpeeled Granny Smith apples - cored and sliced and cut - in half
• 2 med Seedless oranges
• peeled
• - and sectioned
• 1 c. halved strawberries
• 1 med Kiwi fruit
• peeled 7 sliced

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine brandy, brown sugar and cinnamon stick; mix well.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
3. In large bowl, combine peaches, apples and oranges; mix well.
4. Pour warm brandy mix over fruit; mix gently.
5. Cover; store in refrigerator 8 to 10 hrs or possibly overnight, stirring occasionally.
6. Just before serving, remove cinnamon stick.
7. Add in strawberries and kiwi fruit; toss lightly.
8. Spoon into clear glass serving bowls to show off the bright colors.
9. Makes 8 1-c. servings.