Sweet couscous with stewed fruit

1.Place mixed dried fruit in a large bowl. Cover with water; soak for several hours or overnight.

2.Place fruit and soaking water in a saucepan. Add orange rind and cinnamon stick; bring gently to the boil on medium heat.

3.Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 15-20 minutes, until fruit is soft and plump. Drain; set fruit aside and pour liquid back into pan. Boil on high heat 5 minutes, until syrupy and reduced by half.

4.Meanwhile, strain orange juice into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Stand 5 minutes. Fold through currants; stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

5.To serve, pile couscous into serving bowls, top with fruit and spoon over syrup.