Compota de Frutas (Winter Fruit Compote)

Ingredients

• 1  apples peeled cut into 12 wedges
• 0.5 cup calvados (apple brandy)
• 6  apricots dried
• 6  figs dried
• 1 cup cooking wine dry white
• 0.5 cup golden raisins 
• 1 teaspoon lemon rind grated
• 2 teaspoons orange rind grated
• 1  pears peeled cut into 12 wedges
• 6  prune- cut to pieces 
• 0.3 cup sugar 
• 1 cup water 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• microwave

Directions

1. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at high 1 minute. Set aside.
2. Combine white wine, water, sugar, and rinds in a medium saucepan, stirring well; bring to a boil.
3. Add dry fruit mixture; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add apple; cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add pear; cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand at room temperature 2 hours.