Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   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

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients together in the crock pot and cook on low until the fruit is tender, 6 to 8 hours. Serve warm or at room temperature.