Balsamic Glazed Fruit (Michael Chiarello)

Saw this on FoodTV's Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello. Holy cow is this stuff good. I didn't see it posted here yet - hope I didn't overlook it. I tweaked this very slightly (adjusted amounts of fruit) to my own taste.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 4  large apples
• 2  large pears
• 1  teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 2  bay leaves
• 5  tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
• 1⁄3 cup  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 3  tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
2. Peel and core apples and pears, cut each into 8 wedges. Place in large bowl and toss with 2 T. lemon juice.
3. Melt butter over medium heat in skillet until it stops foaming and is slightly brown.
4. Add rosemary, bay leaves, remaining 3 T. lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar.
5. Heat to boiling and reduce slightly.
6. Pour over fruit and toss to coat.
7. Pour into roasting pan or onto a cookie sheet WITH SIDES.
8. Bake for 3-8 hours, turning each hour.
9. Fruit should be slightly dried, but not dried to the extent of fruit leather.
10. Store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to one week.