Ingredients

3 cups apple cider

12 dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

6 dried pear halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

3/4 cup golden raisins

3/4 cup dried cherries

2 cinnamon sticks

1 half-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

1 pinch of freshly ground white pepper

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, and cook until fruit is soft and liquid is thick, about 20 minutes.

Remove cinnamon and ginger, and discard. Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold.