Cut pears and oranges into 1/2 inch pieces. Cut each apricot into 6 pieces.
In a large saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil, stirring the mixture occasionally. Stir in pears and apricots, reduce the heat, and simmer the fruit in the uncovered pan for 5 minutes.
Stir in the oranges, and continue simmering the fruit in the uncovered pan for 2 minutes.
Stir in the cranberries, and cook them over medium heat in the uncovered pan for 5 minutes, stirring the compote occasionally.
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