Dried Fruit Compote

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup dried figs
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 whole clove
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the dried apricots, cranberries, figs, raisins, water, sugar, honey, cinnamon stick, clove, ginger, and salt.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, until the dried fruits are plump and tender.
3. Remove from heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
4. Serve warm or chilled.