Kompot w Spirytusie

Description
Fruit compote with spirits

Ingredients

 * 3 cups water
 * 1 lb mixed dried fruit (pears, figs, apricots and peaches)
 * 1 cup pitted prunes
 * ½ cup raisins
 * 1 cup pitted sweet cherries
 * 2 apples, peeled, sliced
 * ½ cup cranberries
 * 1 cup sugar
 * 1 lemon, sliced
 * 6 cloves, whole
 * 2 cinnamon sticks
 * 1 orange
 * ½ cup grapes, pomegranate seeds or pitted plums
 * ¾ cup brandy

Directions

 * 1) Combine water, mixed dry fruits, prunes, and raisins in a pot large enough to hold all the ingredients.
 * 2) Bring to a boil, cover and then simmer for about 20 minutes (or until the fruit is plump and tender).
 * 3) Add cherries, apples, and cranberries.
 * 4) Stir in sugar, lemon, and spices.
 * 5) Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.
 * 6) Grate orange peel and set aside.
 * 7) Peel and section the orange (removing the skin and white membrane).
 * 8) Add to fruits in kettle.
 * 9) Stir in grapes and brandy.
 * 10) Bring just to boiling and then remove from heat.
 * 11) Stir in the orange peel, cover and let stand 15 minutes.