Hot Cranberry Apple Orange Compote
["2 c. sugar", "1 1/2 c. water", "1 lb. whole raw cranberries", "4 apples, peeled and sliced (a tart, cooking apple)", "2 oranges, peeled and sliced", "1/2 c. nuts (optional)"]
["Bring water and sugar to a boil. Add fruit and boil for 5 minutes or until berries pop. Add nuts. Serve for breakfast, hot or serve cold. Serves 8 to 10."]
["sugar", "water", "cranberries", "apples", "oranges", "nuts"]