Hot Fruit Compote Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Servings: 8 Serving Size: cup Ingredients - 6 ounces dried plums (prunes) - less if desired - 12 ounces dried apricots - 20 ounces pineapple chunks, undrained - 11 ounces mandarin oranges, drained - 21 ounces cherry pie filling - 1/4 cup cooking sherry - optional    Warm, sweet flavored and very festive in appearance, this fruit compote always attracts attention when served for a brunch, lunch or dinner.   Directions	1

	Place plums (prunes) and apricots in bottom of baking dish. Combine the remaining ingredients over the dried fruits placed in the dish. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 1 hour in oven. Serve warm. Note: If microwave cooking is preferred, cover baking dish with heavy duty plastic wrap leaving one corner open to vent. Cook on high for 12 minutes. Stir after 6 minutes and continue cooking.	2