APRICOT PRUNE MUI

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• THE SAUCE:
• 4 pkg apricot, dried
• 4 pkg pitted prunes, dried
• 2 pkg mango, dried
• 1/2 lb lemon peel, dried
• 3/4 lb li hing mui, (Chinese preserved dried plums)
• 1 lb light brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp Hawaiian rock salt
• 3 Tbsp whiskey or rum
• 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder
• 10 whole cloves
• 1 1/2 c freshly squeezed lemon juice

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from justapinch.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Lower the heat and cook for another 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2 Remove from heat and cool completely.

3 In a large container, put all the dried fruits together with the cooled sauce, mix well till all the fruits are fully covered with the sauce.

4 Let stand for 4 to 5 days or even longer, covered, in a cool area, stirring occasionally. Makes about a gallon.

5 Fill your containers for gift-giving.

YOU CAN ALSO SUBSTITUTE THE DRIED FRUITS with DRIED CRANBERRIES, DRIED CHERRIES, ETC.