PEAR COMPOTE RECIPE

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PEAR COMPOTE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME



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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

Total Time 45 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

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, FatContent 1g fat (0 saturated fat), CholesterolContent 0 cholesterol, SodiumContent 4mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 61g carbohydrate (50g sugars, FiberContent 5g fiber), ProteinContent 2g protein.

WARM PEAR COMPOTE RECIPE -

Fine for topping ice cream, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, bread pudding, plain cake or waffles/pancakes.

Total Time 35 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large ripe pears, about 2 pounds (preferably Bosc pears or Anjou pears)
1/2-1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 cups apple juice or 2 cups fruit nectar
2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons dark rum
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Peel and core the pears and cut into eighths; set aside.
  • In a medium-size saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon or allspice. Stir in the juice or fruit nectar and mix well. Place the pan on medium-high heat and cook the sauce, stirring, until the mixture is smooth. Add the pears and bring the sauce to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 15 - 20 minutes or until the pears are just tender, almost translucent, and the syrup is thick. Stir in the rum and butter and heat a few minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.3, FatContent 6, SaturatedFatContent 3.7, CholesterolContent 15.3, SodiumContent 7.3, CarbohydrateContent 41.3, FiberContent 3.8, SugarContent 30.9, ProteinContent 0.8

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