Fruit Compote - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. dried apricots
1/2 lb. dried prunes
4 slices lemon
4 c. water
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks (3-inch)
4 slices orange
other dried fruit may be added

Preparation

Simmer any combination of dried fruit, such as apples, pears, raisins, peaches and apricots in enough water to cover.
Add water as needed during cooking, until all fruit is soft and tender.
Add sugar to taste and about a 1-inch stick of cinnamon; add a strip of lemon rind.
If cinnamon is unavailable, a pinch of ground cinnamon may be used.
May be served hot or cold, as preferred.