Ingredients
1 large apple (McIntosh, Jonathan, Golden Deliciou
2 firm, ripe pears (Bosc is good)
6 firm, ripe apricots
6-8 tablespoons sugar, in all
2 tablespoons sweet vermouth
Rind of 1/4 orange (with no pith attached), cut in


Method
Peel and core the apple and pears and cut into wedges. Cut the apricots in half and pit. In a 3 quarter saucepan, bring to boil 6 cups of water, the pears, 6 tablespoons of sugar, and the orange rind, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add t