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Why not do something different for Christmas this year, and add Mountain High Chai to your menu? Chai-Poached Apricots and Plums Gourmet More elegant than jam but just as handy, this compote goes with almost everything. Yield: Makes about 4 cups Active Time: 5 min Total Time: 1 hr (includes cooling) ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 vanilla bean 6 oz dried Angelino plums* (1 1/4 cups) 6 oz dried California apricots** (1 1/4 cups) 2 chai tea bags preparation Combine sugar and 3 cups water in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan. Halve vanilla bean lengthwise with a paring knife and scrape seeds into pan, then add pod. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Add plums and simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes. Add apricots and tea bags and return to a simmer. Cook fruit, gently stirring once … Continue reading →