SPICY FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Tie cinnamon stick and cloves in cheesecloth bag.
• Heat cheesecloth bag, sugar, port, water and lemon juice to boiling in 2-quart saucepan.
• Stir in dried fruit.
• Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fruit is plump and tender.
• Refrigerate uncovered about 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until chilled.
• Discard cheesecloth bag.
• Stir bananas into fruit mixture until coated with syrup.
• Drain fruit, reserving syrup.
• Serve fruit with some of the syrup.
• Serve with sour cream or plain yogurt if desired.