BASANTI COMPOTE

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces dried apricot figs, and/or other figs,
• 4 ounces prunes,
• 4 ounces dried pears,
• 4 ounces dried apples,
• 1 tablespoon sugar-free simple syrup (optional),
• 2 1/2 cups sugar-free Vitamin Water, including kiwi-strawberry, mixed-berry, or blueberry-acai flavors; and/or use clean drinking water.

Directions:

1. Place the dried fruit in a bowl and saturate with both the vitamin water and simple syrup; and let soak overnight or for approximately 6 -8 hours.
2. In the morning or after 6 to 8 hours, place the hydrated mixture in a saucepan, and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for a period of 20 to 25 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
3.  Serve.

*Yields 4 servings.