Dried fruit can be substituted in any recipe calling for its fresh fruit counterpart.  All you have to do is add water back into the fruit.  As a general rule of thumb, measure half the dried fruit for the amount needed for the recipe, as the re-hydration process will increase your volume of fruit (example: if the recipe calls for one cup of fresh fruit, measure out ½ cup of dried) Place the dried fruit in a saucepan and add plenty of water to cover and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 10 – 15 minutes.  Drain the excess water. As an added tip: use a complimentary fruit juice instead of water to add more flavoring to your fruit.