Poaching dried fruit is a great way to satisfy your fruit cravings when spring’s fruits haven’t rolled in yet. But it’s not just a substitute for fresh, poached dried fruit has a wonderfully chewy texture all its own. Feel free to substitute other dried fruit in this recipe; remember bright, tart flavors (dried cherries and mango, for example) will be better poached in the white port, while deep, earthy flavors (like dates and figs) work best with the tawny.