To prepare a stewed figs with variations fruits recipe, first gather your ingredients. Wash and dry the ripe, unpeeled, slivered, and pitted dates. Cut the dates in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Peel and slice the apples. Place the chopped pears, apple halves, oranges, peaches, mangoes and kiwis into the saucepan. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the fruit is fork tender, about 30 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the sugar. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before serving.