PEAR PORT COMPOTE

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Make and share this Pear Port Compote recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Pears

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 pints

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 cups peeled cored and chopped pears
1 cup dark raisin
1 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 orange, juice and zest of
1/2 cup lightly packed golden brown sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/4 teaspoon pickling salt
1 cup blanched slivered almonds
1/4 cup port wine

Steps:

  • Combine the raisins, apricots, juices and rinds of lemon and orange, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
  • Mix well, add pears and bring to a boil.
  • Boil gently, covered for 30 min-stir occasionally.
  • Uncover mixture and boil until thick, around 15 min-stirring frequently.
  • Stir in almonds and port wine, and stir/boil another 5 min.
  • Ladle into clean hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
  • Seal and process 20 minutes in a boiling water bath at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

UZZI BACHA
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pears.


Farhan Jamali
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This is a classic recipe that is always a winner.


Noor khanan
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I love this compote! It is so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Roderick Wright
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This compote is a great way to get your kids to eat fruit.


West Love
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I added a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the compote and it gave it a really nice flavor.


heyitsbami
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I made this compote exactly as the recipe states and it turned out perfectly. The pears were soft and juicy and the sauce was thick and flavorful.


mdhridoy mdhridoy
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I like to serve this compote with vanilla ice cream or yogurt. It is also delicious on top of pancakes or waffles.


Anita Rodriguez
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This compote is the perfect way to use up leftover pears. I always have a few pears that are about to go bad, so I make this compote to use them up.


Luckson Njima
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I love this recipe because it is so easy to make. I always have pears and port wine on hand, so I can whip this up in no time.


Megha Balika
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I made this compote for a dinner party I hosted recently and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Malik mathar
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This pear port compote is a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It has a delicious fruity flavor that is perfectly complemented by the port wine.