2 bags frozen cranberries
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cherries, cut in half
1/2 cup
dates, finely chopped
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup water
pinch of salt
zest and juice of 1 orange
1/4 cup apple sauce
2 cinnamon sticks
Put all but applesauce in pot and cook until the skins on cranberries pop.
Add applesauce and cook until raisins are soft. Makes about 3-1/2 pints. Can add toasted nuts if desired.