White Peach Lavender Compote Food

EASY PEACH COMPOTE

Steps:

• Heat a medium sized skillet or saucepan oven medium high heat. Add all ingredients to the pan.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally until the peaches are soft and the liquid has mostly reduced, about 10 minutes.
• Cool slightly before serving, or transfer to a container to store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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.

WHITE PEACH-LAVENDER COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine peaches, honey, and lavender flowers in a microwave-safe bowl and cook for 5 minutes on high power. Discard lavender flowers.
• Transfer peach mixture to a blender; blend until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve chilled.