Honey Drenched Fruit Rolls

8 dried apricot halves

10 dried black mission figs

1/2 cup dried cranberries

10 dates, pitted

1 cup almonds, toasted

½ cup pomegranate juice

½ teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

1 cup honey

one 4 inch cinnamon stick

1 package filo pastry

melted butter for brushing filo

Place the apricots, figs, cranberries and dates in a large

bowl. Cover with hot water and let them re hydrate for at

least 30 minutes. Drain well.

Place the orange juice, honey and cinnamon stick

in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, turn down to simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, it will be slightly syrupy.

Transfer the drained fruits to the bowl of a food processor,

add the almonds, pomegranate juice, cinnamon and cardamom.