Khoshaf

Khoshaf (Dried Fruit Compote)
3/4 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup dried black currants
3/4 cup pitted prunes
water to cover
1/3 cup sugar
zest and juice of one lemon
1/4 teaspoon each: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves

Cover the dried fruits with the water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer until fruit is softened and juices thicken. 
Chill well before serving, compote will thicken further and become sweeter.
Serve with bread or as a dessert sauce.

I really like this compote and could eat it by the spoonful. It is not too sweet, so could be used for both savory and dessert items. It keeps well too. If you don't want to use sugar, use honey, maple syrup or molasses instead for a slightly different flavor, and feel free to mix up the fruits and spices; no need to be exact! It's also very good if you add some chopped nuts to it.