Dried Fruit Compote (Khoshaf)

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package mixed dried fruit
• 3/4 cup dried figs
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. Cut dried fruit and figs into bite-size pieces.
2. Heat dried fruit, figs, water and raisins to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Stir in honey and lemon juice.
4. Top with sweetened whipped cream and sliced almonds if desired.

Yield: 8 servings