Spiced Winter Fruit

Name: Spiced Winter Fruit
Ingredients: 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine; 2 quinces, each cut into 8 wedges (about 3/4 pound); 3 cups sliced peeled Bartlett or Anjou pear (about 1 1/2 pounds); 2 1/2 cups sliced peeled Granny Smith apple (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Cinnamon sticks (optional)

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine
2 quinces, each cut into 8 wedges (about 3/4 pound)
3 cups sliced peeled Bartlett or Anjou pear (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 1/2 cups sliced peeled Granny Smith apple (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cinnamon sticks (optional)

Directions

1

Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
2

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add quinces; cover and cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sugar mixture, pear, and apple; cover and cook 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pepper; garnish with cinnamon sticks, if desired.
3

Note: This dish will hold up for up to 3 days if refrigerated in an airtight container. To serve, reheat over low heat.