Dried fruit compotes are widely enjoyed, especially in Persia and Turkey. In Turkey they are called hoşaf, and are sometimes served after the main part of a meal spooned over plain pilav rice. Hoşaf range from simple raisin compotes to brightly coloured combinations of apricots, figs, prunes and currants, sometimes with the addition of nuts. You’ll find the barberries and tiny dried wild figs in Middle Eastern food stores, and some gourmet shops.