Stewed Fruits

Ingredients

1 pound prunes, pitted
8 ounces dried apricots
8 ounces dried pears
3 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 vanilla bean
2 lemon zest strips, 2″ each
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

Combine all ingredients together in the Crock Pot and cook on low until the fruit is tender, 6 to 8 hours.