1. Three cups of water
2. One cup dried apricots
3. One cup raisins
4. One cup dried sweet cherries
5. Two cups peeled and sliced pears
6. Two cups peeled and sliced apples
7. One cup cranberries
8. One cup honey
9. One lemon sliced
10. Six whole cloves
11. Two 3" cinnamon sticks
12. One sectioned orange
13. One cup of grapes
14. One cup fruit flavored brandy
15. One tablespoon grated orange peel

In a large pot combine the water and dried fruits. Let simmer for Twenty minutes or until the fruit is plump. Gently stir in the pears, apples, and cranberries. Cook for a minute. Mix in the honey, lemon, and spices. Simmer 5 minutes. Add the orange sections, grapes and brandy. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle the orange peel on top and lightly fold into the mixture. Cover the pot and let it stand for 15 minutes. Serve warm over crumbled up sugar cookies with a dollop of whipped cream on top. There are many ways to eat and stay healthier during the holidays, you just have to lighten up traditional recipes and jazz up lower calorie recipes. Also eat smaller portions. Tap into your creative side, have fun and don't forget to stay active.