1 (17 oz) can apricot halves
2 tbsp lemon juice
8 whole cloves
2 medium bananas, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup port wine
2 inch stick of cinnamon
2 medium pears, peeled and quartered
Drain apricots, reserving 1/2 cup syrup. In a saucepan, combine syrup, port and lemon juice. Tie cinnamon and cloves in cheesecloth bag. Add to saucepan. Bring syrup mix to a boil. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Combine apricot halves and pears. Pour syrup-wine mix over all. Toss lightly. Cover. Chill several hours or overnight. Remove and discard spice bag. Mix banana into fruit mix. Drain fruits. To serve, arrange fruits on lettuce. Serves six to eight.