Balsamic Glazed Fruit Michael Chiarello

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Saw this on foodtv's easy entertaining with michael chiarello. holy cow is this stuff good. i didn't see it posted here yet - hope i didn't overlook it. i tweaked this very slightly (adjusted amounts of fruit) to my own taste.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

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Peel and core apples and pears , cut each into 8 wedges.

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Place in large bowl and toss with 2 t.

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Lemon juice.

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Melt butter over medium heat in skillet until it stops foaming and is slightly brown.

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Add rosemary , bay leaves , remaining 3 t.

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Lemon juice , balsamic vinegar , and brown sugar.

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Heat to boiling and reduce slightly.

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Pour over fruit and toss to coat.

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Pour into roasting pan or onto a cookie sheet with sides.

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Bake for 3-8 hours , turning each hour.

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Fruit should be slightly dried , but not dried to the extent of fruit leather.

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Store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to one week.

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Ingredients

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apples, pears, fresh rosemary, bay leaves, fresh lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, butter