2 c. water
1/2 c. dried apricot halves
1/2 c. small pitted prunes
2 tbsp. golden raisins
6 whole allspice
2 (2 inch) sticks cinnamon
1 (16 oz.) can chunky mixed fruits in juice, undrained
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges in lite syrup, undrained

Combine first 6 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until tender.

Combine apricot mixture and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; stir gently. Cover and store in refrigerator up to 5 days. Discard allspice and cinnamon sticks before serving. Yield: 12 servings (about 75 calories per 1/2 cup serving).