Koshaf - Egyptian Dried Fruit Compote

This is a modern recipe

Makes over 3 gallons
10 lb. dried apricots
5 lb. prunes
2.5 lb. raisins
3 lb. halved almonds
1.5 lb. pistachio nuts or pine nuts (we used pine nuts)
water as needed
2 cups granulated white sugar, or to taste
3/4 cup rose water
3/4 cup orange blossom water


Put dried fruits in a large container.
Mix in nuts
Cover with water.
Stir in sugar.
Add rose water and orange blossom water and stir.
Let the fruits soak for at least 48 hours.
Check every so often, add more water, as needed during the first 36 hours, and stir.