Pat’s Cranberry Fruit Sauce

Pat’s Cranberry-Fruit Sauce

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.