Sherried Fruit Cocktail

Great hot, cold or ala-mode'. use fresh or canned. fresh will require a little longer baking. if using fresh blanch the peaches and apricots a couple minutes to make peeling easier.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 15  ounces pineapple, cored & diced
• 15  ounces  peaches, peeled & diced
• 15  ounces pears, peeled & diced
• 15  ounces apricots, peeled & diced
• 1  apple, peeled & diced

• For Sauce

• 8  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons flour, rounded
• 1⁄2 cup light brown sugar
• 1  cup sherry wine

Directions

1. combine sauce ingredients in double boiler until thick and smooth.
2. combine fruit in casserole and pour sauce over all while still hot.
3. cover and refrigerate overnight or several days.
4. bake uncovered @ 350 degrees F for about 30 to 40 minutes. fresh fruits should be tender. sauce will be bubbly.