Turrón de Doña Pepa

Name: Turrón de Doña Pepa
Ingredients: For the caramel; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3 cups water; 1 apple, cut into 8 pieces; 1/2 banana, skin on, cut in two pieces and pricked with a fork; 3 dried apricots, halved; 2 dried figs, halved; 1 orange, halved; 3 slices dried pineapple; 1 stick cinnamon; 4 cloves; For the cookies and assembly; 3 teaspoons anise seeds; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 cups vegetable shortening; 5 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon ground, untoasted sesame seeds; Nonpareil sprinkles, for decorating; 1 to 2 dried prunes, for decorating