Instructions: 1. In 3-quart saucepan, heat apple juice, cinnamon stick, and cloves to boiling over medium heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.

2. Remove saucepan from heat. Discard cloves. Add dried fruit, figs, raisins, and cherries and stir gently. Cover and let mixture stand at room temperature 30 minutes to rehydrate the dried fruit.

3. Transfer fruit, juice, and cinnamon stick to compote or serving dish.

Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until serving time. Garnish with fresh mint sprig, if desired.

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