1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, packed in own juice
1 (16 oz.) can sliced peaches, packed in own juice
1 (13 oz.) can pineapple chunks, packed in own juice
1 (16 oz.) can pear halves
1 (16 oz.) can light sweet cherries
Juice of one lemon
3/4 c. combined fruit syrup
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
2 tbsp. butter

Drain all fruits, reserving 3/4 cup of the combined syrups. Arrange fruit in a 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with lemon juice.

In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup reserved syrup with brown sugar and all the spices; pour over fruit. Dot with butter. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes. Serve warm.

Variation: Garnish with sour cream sprinkled with nutmeg. Yield: 10 servings.