Caramelized Winter Fruit Compote

Ingredients

• 1 c Dried figs 250 mL
• 1 c Pitted prunes 250 mL
• 2 Apples; peeled and thickly
• 2 Pears; peeled and thickly
• 1/2 c Apricot nectar; orange juice
• ; sliced 2
• 2 tb Cognac or brandy; optional
• 1/4 c Water 50 mL
• 1/2 c Soft yogurt cheese or thick
• 1 c Dried apricots 250 mL
• ; apple juice 125 mL
• 1 c Granulated sugar 250 mL