Pears and Dried Fruits in a Tagine

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 pears, diced
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1 cup dried figs
• 1/2 cup prunes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4. Add the pears, dried apricots, figs, and prunes and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is softened, about 20 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Tagine is a type of Moroccan stew that is cooked in a conical-shaped vessel.
• This recipe can also be made in a regular pot or Dutch oven.
• Pears, dried fruits, and spices are a classic combination in Moroccan cuisine.