Instructions: Jewish, Turkish 1 lb Mixed dried fruit such as apricots, figs, pears, and raisins 3 c Water 2 tb Sugar 1 Lemons juice

1. Rinse the fruits and drain. Cover with water in a bowl and soak for 4 to 6 hours.

2. Put the fruits, soaking liquid, and sugar in a pan, bring to a boil, and cook, covered, over low heat for about 35 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, add the lemon juice, and let stand 2 hours to absorb the liquid.

Refrigerate.

Serve cold.

There are not many desserts served at Passover but a fruit compote, especially with the very fine Turkish dried fruit, is especially popular.

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