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No 27

SPICED POACHED CRISP FUYUS

1-1/4 TO 1-1/2  pounds Fuyu persimmons, peeled and stems removed

½ cup orange juice

1/3 cup sugar

¼ cup lemon juice

¼  tsp. ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp. nutmeg

¼ cup golden raisins

1-1/2 tsp grated orange peel

.1 tsp grated lemon peel

Cut persimmons into ½ inch wide wedges.  Combine all ingredients in 2 to 3 quart saucepan and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until persimmons are tender when pierced, about 25 minutes.  Boil uncovered over high heat until liquid becomes syrupy, 8 to 10 minutes.  Serve at once with chicken or pork or over ice cream.  If desired, cooked fruit can be refrigerated, covered, up to 3 days.  Reheat if desired.  Makes 4 servings.