1 can pear halves
1 can sliced peaches
1 can white or Queen Anne cherries
1 can pineapple chunks
1 can apricot halves
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 whole orange, sliced thinly
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup fruit juice
1/2 cup sherry
1 teaspoon curry powder - optional
Drain
fruits and reserve juices. Mix pears, peaches, cherries, pineapple, and
apricots in a large bowl. Soak raisins in boiling water for about 10
minutes and drain; add to fruit. Place oranges in small pan of water
and simmer briefly; drain and add to other fruits. Add sugar, and salt
to butter and flour and blend. Add fruit juice to sugar mixture and
stir to blend. Cook over low heat to thicken. Cool and add 1/2 cup
sherry. Pour over mixed fruit. Stir in curry powder, if desired.
Refrigerate overnight. Pour into casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 1
hour. Can be divided into two casseroles and frozen before baking.
This is an excellent dish for brunches, holiday meals, or anytime when
served with chicken or pork. Feel free to use only fruits you like or
have on hand – it is great with any of the above fruits.
