STEWED DRIED FRUIT
Wash DRIED PEACHES, PEARS, FIGS OR RAISINS toughly but quickly in cold water. Barely cover with lukewarm water, cover and let stand for 1 to 3 hours. Then heat fruit and simmer, covered, until tender (I5 to 20 minutes) in same water in which it was soaked. Add sugar to suit taste, allowing from 2 tablespoons to 1/3 cup for each ½ pound of fruit. Amount will depend on tartness of fruit and on personal taste; many persons prefer to add no sugar at all.
For variation, a combination of dried fruits may be cooked together in the same manner.