Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



3
cups
water





1
pound
mixed dried fruit

(pears, figs, apricots and peaches)



1
cup
prunes

pitted



1/2
cup
raisins





1
cup
cherries

sweet cherries, pitted



2

apples

Peeled and sliced



1/2
cup
cranberries





1
cup
sugar





1

lemon

sliced



6

cloves

whole



2

cinnamon sticks





1

orange





1/2
cup
grapes, seedless

pomegranate seeds or pitted plums



3/4
cup
brandy

 1. Combine water, mixed dry fruits, prunes, and raisins in a pot.  
Bring to a boil, cover and then simmer for about 2 minutes (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.