Categories: Fruits 
      Yield: 12 servings 
  
      3 c  Water 
      1 lb Mixed dried fruit (pears, 
           -figs, apricots and peaches) 
      1 c  Pitted prunes 
    1/2 c  Raisins 
      1 c  Pitted sweet cherries 
      2    Apples, peeled, sliced 
    1/2 c  Cranberries 
      1 c  Sugar 
      1    Lemon, sliced 
      6    Cloves, whole 
      2    Cinnamon sticks 
      1    Orange 
    1/2 c  Grapes, pomegranate seeds or 
           -pitted plums 
    3/4 c  Brandy 
  
  1. Combine water, mixed dry fruits, prunes, and raisins in a pot large 
  enough to hold all the ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover and then simmer 
  for about 20 inutes (or until the fruit is plump and tender). 
  2. Add cherries, apples, and cranberries.  Stir in sugar, lemon, and 
  spices. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes. 
  3. Grate orange peel and set aside.  Peel and section the orange (removing 
  the skin and white membrane). Add to fruits in kettle. 
  4. Stir in grapes and brandy.  Bring just to boiling and then remove from 
  heat. Stir in the orange peel, cover and let stand 15 minutes.