Warm Spiced Fruit

This recipe is so simple and so comforting. I tell myself that its healthy, too, because it has fruit in it.  It's great for brunches (think: Christmas!), and even as "sick food"-- it is yummy and feels good to eat when you have a cold.  I definitely would file this recipe as "something different."

WARM SPICED FRUIT

20 oz plus 8 oz cans pineapple chunks, juice reserved.

29 oz can sliced peaches, drained

29 oz can pear halves, quartered and drained

3/4 c brown sugar, packed

1/4 c butter or margarine

2 (3") cinnamon sticks (I just use ground cinnamon)

1/2 t ground ginger

Combine pineapple, peaches and pears; spoon into a 3 1/2 quart baking dish.  Stir together brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, ginger, and reserved pineapple juice in a saucepan; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes; discard cinnamon sticks.  Pour juice over fruit and bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through.  Serves 10 to 12.

I think this could make a good crock-pot recipe, too!