Fruits Afire

Directions

1. 1
   Drain pears, aprictos and cherries, reserving syrup.
2. 2
   Combine syrups in a saucepan with lemon juice, cinnamon stick, apricot preserves and 2 tablespoons of the rum.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half.
4. 4
   Remove cinnamon stick and pour syrup over fruits.
5. 5
   Refrigerate until about 30 minutes before serving.
6. 6
   Place fruit and syrup in an oven proof casserole.
7. 7
   Cover casserole and heat in a 350 degrees Fahrenheit oven just until fruit is hot, about 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Warm remaining 4 tablespoons rum.
9. 9
   At the table, ignite the rum and pour flaming over the fruit.
10. 10
    Serve when flames have died out.