Ingredients:

3 pears cut into wedges

2 green apples cut into wedges

10 pitted prunes

10 dried apricot or figs cut into slices

1 cinnamon stick

4-5 cloves

3 strips orange rind

400ml filtered water

Makes approx. 10 serves

1) Place all ingredients into a saucepan and bring to the boil

2) Simmer for approx. 5-8 minutes or until all the fruits are soft

*The dried fruits contain enough sugar to sweeten the compote

*You can also use stone fruit or berries when they are in season