Apple Pear Compote With Dates For 1 Food

APPLE PEAR COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine raisins, butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, vanilla, salt, spices and brandy in a large pan and heat and stir to blend ingredients.
• Add apples and pears and simmer 15 minutes or until sauce is thick and fruit is tender.

PEAR APPLE COMPOTE WITH HONEY & MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Peel, core and chop the apples and pears into 1/2-inch chunks.
• Place them in a medium-large saucepan. Add the water, lemon juice and cinnamon.
• Cover and cook over medium-low heat until tender, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the fruit from sticking and/or burning.
• With a potato masher crush the fruit coarsely while continuing to cook until the excess water evaporates, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and gently stir in the honey and maple syrup. Taste and add more sweetener if desired.
• Serve lukewarm or cold.

PEAR COMPOTE

Steps:

• Bring 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1/2 split vanilla bean, 1 star anise pod and a pinch each of salt and pepper to a simmer; cook until reduced by half, 4 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 chopped peeled pears and 3 tablespoons water; simmer 8 more minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon chopped thyme, increase the heat and simmer until syrupy, 1 to 4 minutes. Let cool.

ASIAN APPLE PEAR COMPOTE

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and cook over low heat until the fruit is soft but not falling apart.
• Watch, you will probably have to add a little more water once or twice during the cooking so as not to scorch the fruit.
• Don't drown them, just a couple of tbsp at a time.
• Remove Cardamom seeds and serve.

APPLE-PEAR COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Stir in 2 tablespoons orange juice. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until fruit is tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining orange juice until smooth; gradually stir into fruit mixture. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened. If desired, top with whipped cream and pecans., Freeze option: Freeze cooled compote in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little orange juice if necessary.

APPLE PEAR COMPOTE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, combine wine, honey, vanilla and spices.
• Cook over high heat until mixture boils.
• Add Granny Smith apple.
• Reduce heat and cook until liquid is reduced by half, about ten minutes.
• Add McIntosh apples and pears.
• Cook until fruit is tender and liquid is mostly evaporated and syrupy.
• Top with whipped topping and serve.
• Truly delicious.

APPLE, PEAR AND PLUM COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine the apples, pears, plums, 1/2 cup water, the honey, vanilla and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
• Remove the lid and continue cooking until the syrup is reduced and the fruit is tender, another 30 minutes.
• Cool completely, cover and store in the fridge until ready to serve. Serve alone or on cake.

DATE COMPOTE WITH FRESH PEARS

Steps:

• In a medium saute pan, melt butter over low heat. When it has melted, add the pear slices and toss to coat. Chop the dates into small pieces and add to the pears. Add the honey and a cinnamon and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add a little water to loosen, if necessary. Add the zest and juice from the lemon and stir.
• Serve with pancakes, if desired, and a dollop of sour cream.

APPLE & PEAR COMPOTE WITH DATES (FOR 1)

Steps:

• Peel and core apple and pear. Dice into 2cm pieces.
• Place apple, pear and lemon juice in small saucepan. Cook, covered, over low heat for about 10 mins or until fruit is soft.
• Meanwhile, combine dates, orange rind and juice in a small microwave safe bowl. Cook in microwave, on high for 90 seconds, stirring twice during this time. Set aside to cool. (You could also cook this in a pan, on the stove, for about 5 mins or until liquid has been absorbed.).
• To serve place apple & pear mix in the bottom of the bowl and top with the dates.
• Top with finely shredded orange rind if desired.

SOUFFLE PANCAKE WITH APPLE-PEAR COMPOTE

Steps:

• Make the compote: Soak the prunes and tea bags in 1 cup boiling water, 20 minutes. Discard the tea bags.
• Transfer the prunes and soaking liquid to a small saucepan. Add the sugar, salt, vanilla seeds and pod, lemon zest and cognac and cook over medium heat until syrupy, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the apples and pears and reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 1 week.
• Make the pancake: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Transfer 2 tablespoons of the melted butter to a blender (reserve the rest in the skillet off the heat). Add the eggs, salt and half-and-half to the blender and blend. Add the flour and blend until smooth. Add the orange zest, orange juice and almond extract and blend.
• Heat the skillet with the reserved butter over medium-high heat; swirl to coat. Add the batter, transfer to the oven and bake until puffed and golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Reheat the compote, if desired; discard the lemon zest and vanilla pod. Dust the pancake with confectioners' sugar; serve with the compote.

APPLE, PEAR & CHERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Put the apples and pears in a pan with the sugar and 50ml water. Bring to a simmer, then gently cook, covered, for 15 mins or so until the Bramley apple has collapsed to a purée and the eating apple and pear are tender (stir to make sure it doesn't catch on the bottom).
• Stir in the cherries or cranberries for 1 min, taste and add a little more sugar if necessary. Can be chilled for 3-5 days. Serve with vanilla ice cream, if you like. See 'Goes well with' for ideas for using up the compote.