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2 ounces dried pears
2 ounces dried apples
1 ounce raisins
1/3 cup honey
1 quart water
Rinse the pears, apples and raisins. Bring the water and honey to boil in a small pot. Put the rinsed fruit in the boiling liquid and cook gently for 15 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and brew the mixture in a cold place for at least an hour.
Strain the mixture, discard the fruit, and chill the liquid. Serve cold.
Alternative: Try prunes, apricots or dates for another flavor combination.
Lauren Braun Costello, CDKitchen Staff
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