Stewed Prunes and Apricots (Zurracapote)

Ingredients

• 1 cup full-bodied red wine
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 stick canela (cinnamon sticks)
• 1/2 pound dried prunes
• 1/2 pound dried apricots
• 1/2 lemon, peel only

Directions

1. In a saucepan, place the wine, water, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon peel; bring to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes.
2. Add the prunes and apricots; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Turn off the heat.
3. Let the fruit sit at least 2-3 hours in the syrup. Serve warm, alone, or over your favorite cake or frozen dessert.