• 2 tablespoons walnut oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 pears, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 2 apples, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1/3 cup chopped, glazed mixed dried fruits (apricots, plums, etc.)
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 2 tablespoons chopped glazed or toasted pecans

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat and stir in maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. Add pears and apples, partially cover and cook over medium-high heat until barely tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in dried fruits and cider. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with pecans.

Serve at room temperature.

Makes 4 servings.

A perfect Hanukkah dish, spooned over ice cream or cake, or folded warm into yogurt, especially since it fits so unexpectedly with the holiday's symbolism of cooking in oil.