PEAR COMPOTE

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"I'm always looking for new ways to use fresh pears, and this recipe from my sister was a hit," shares Eileen Bishop of Vale, Oregon. Serve the pears for dessert , over oatmeal or alongside ham or chicken.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon aniseed
2 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
2 medium pears, peeled and cubed
1/3 cup dried apricots, halved
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup dried cherries
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place aniseed on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Add spice bag. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes. Discard spice bag. , Add the pears, apricots, raisins and cherries to sugar syrup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until pears are tender. Stir in lemon juice. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Coh Panda271
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This compote is a great way to use up leftover pears.


omulemera Shaphat
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I'm not a big fan of compote, but this one is really good. The pears are perfectly cooked and the sauce is delicious.


Hillary
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This compote is a delicious and versatile dessert. I love to serve it over ice cream or yogurt.


Ahzar Baloch
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I love this compote. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Shannon Thandiwe
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This compote is a great way to use up ripe pears. It's also a delicious and healthy snack.


ashraf mallah
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this compote. The sauce is delicious and the pears are perfectly cooked.


Danny Roulette
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This compote is a delicious and healthy snack. I love to eat it on yogurt or toast.


Ms Monija
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I made this compote for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to enjoy pears.


Merlin Lackey
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This compote is a delicious and easy dessert. I highly recommend it.


SSEBUSlTO TADEO
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This compote is a great way to use up leftover pears.


haris king
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I'm not a big fan of compote, but this one is really good. The pears are perfectly cooked and the sauce is delicious.


Md Mafug
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This compote is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy pears.


Andualem Tilahun
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I love this compote. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mark De Ym
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This is the best pear compote I've ever had. The pears are so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Donald Terseer
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This compote is a great way to use up ripe pears. It's also a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then enjoy it throughout the week.


Taveisha Wright
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I loved this compote. The sauce is so flavorful and the pears are perfectly tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rapheal K
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This is my new favorite way to eat pears. The compote is so versatile. I've used it on toast, pancakes, and even in yogurt. It's always a hit.


Jay Rodr
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I made this compote for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The pears were perfectly cooked and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Jack Mencini
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This pear compote is incredibly easy to make and the results are stunning. The pears are perfectly tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it over vanilla ice cream and it was a hit!