Instructions: Cut pears and orages into 1/2
inch pieces. Cut each apricot into 6 pieces. 2. In a large saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil, stirring the mixture occasionally. 3. Stir in pears and apricots, reduce the heat, and simmer the fruit in the uncovered pan for 5 minutes. 4. Stir in the oranges, and continue simmering the fruit in the uncovered pan for 2 minutes. 5. Stir in the cranberries, and cook them over medium heat in the uncovered pan for 5 minutes, stirring the compote occasionally.

Jane says: "This is a versatile dish, delicious warm, cold or at room temperature; with meat, poultry, pancakes, cottage cheese, or yogurt; as an appetizer, condiment, dessert or between-meal snack"

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