1 (29 oz.) can pear halves
1 (20 oz.) can chunk pineapple
1 (20 oz.) can peach halves
1 (20 oz.) can apricot halves
1 (29 oz.) can purple plums
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges
1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. curry powder

Drain fruit well, usually overnight. Place in 9 x 13 baking dish. Make a paste of butter, brown sugar, cornstarch, and curry powder. Spoon over fruit. Bake 1 hour at 325 degrees basting several times. Serves 12.