1 1/2 cups dry white wine

1 1/2 cups water

9 tablespoons sugar

6 quarter-size pieces fresh ginger

2 medium nectarines, halved, pitted, thinly sliced

2 medium peaches, peeled, halved, pitted, thinly sliced

1 1/2 1/2-pint baskets fresh raspberries

6 fresh or dried figs, quartered

Preparation

Combine wine, 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, and ginger in medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to 2 cups, about 16 minutes.

Cool. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Remove and discard ginger.

Place fruit in large bowl. Add syrup; toss to coat.

Cover; chill at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours before serving.