Herbed Fruit Compote

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup cherries dried
• 0.5 cup apricots dried chopped
• 0.5 cup pears dried chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon rubbed sage dried
• 0.3 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
• 2 tablespoons honey 
• 0.3 cup plum brandy sweet
• 1 teaspoon olive oil 
• 1.5 cups onion chopped
• 0.5 cup raisins 
• 2 cups water 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onion; cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add water and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until thick (about 20 minutes).
4. Pour into a bowl; cool.
5. Note: Apple juice may be substituted for Marsala, if desired.