Vanilla Scented Fruit Salad

1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. apple juice
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. coarsley chopped apples
2 c. coarsley chopped pears
1 c. red or green seedless grapes
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Stir together first 3 ingredients in a small
saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and
simmer, stirring occasionally , 12 min. or til
mixture is reduced.
Remove pan from heat, stir in vanilla, and
cool completely.
Combine apples and next 3 ingredients.
in a large bowl. Drizzle cooled syrup over
fruit., gently tossing to coat,.