Categories: Fruits, Russian, Christmas 
      Yield: 10 servings 
  
      4 oz Dried Prunes; Pitted 
      4 oz Raisins 
      8 oz Dried Apple Slices 
      8 oz Dried Pear Quarters 
      1 c  Honey; Clover Or Wild 
      1    Cinnamon Stick 
      6    Whole Cloves 
      2 qt Apple Cider 
           Juice And Peel Of 1 Lemon 
  
  Combine the fruit in a large pot and fill with enough cider to cover it by 
  a third more.  (The fruit will absorb a lot of liquid.)  Add the cloves 
  and lemon peel.  Simmer until the larger pieces are cooked but not falling 
  apart.  Pour off the liquid into a pan and cook until reduced by 1/3rd. 
  Add the honey, cinnamon, lemon juice, and fruit.  Reheat, stirring. 
  Taste, and add more lemon juice if needed.  It should not be cloying 
  sweet, the taste of the fruit should dominate.  Serve warm in crystal or 
  clear glass bowls.  Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.