Spiced Pear Winter Compote

Cold wintry days beg for soothing, warm drinks to be served. Spices like cinnamon, star anise and cloves are a perfect complement to warm winter drinks and satisfy our need for comfort and warmth.

Spiced Pear Compote

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

25 mins

 

A twist on the traditional Russian compote that's made by stewing fruits and is usually served cold, this version adds spices and is served warm for cold winter days.

Author: Welcome2OurTable.com

Recipe type: Drink

Cuisine: American-Russian

Serves: 1 gallon

Ingredients

• 5-6 Pears (or use 1 cup dried pears or 1 quart pear juice)
• 4 Cinnamon Stricks
• 2 Star Anise
• 8 Cloves
• 3 Allspice berries, whole
• ½ Teaspoon Cardamom, whole
• ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper, whole
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Sliced
• ½ Cup Honey, Maple syrup or sugar

Instructions

1. Core and slice pears, place in a large pot and fill with 3-4 quarts of water to cover the pears. If using 1 quart pear juice, reduce the water to 2-3 quarts. Add all spices.
2. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, turn off the heat and cover with a lid. Let steep for 30 minutes.
3. Strain through a sieve. Add sweetener of choice.
4. Stir and serve hot.

Notes

Depending on how ripe and sweet your pears are you may need to sweeten it more.
If using pear juice there is no need for any additional sweeteners.

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Photo Step-By-Step

Core and slice pears, place in a large pot and fill with water to cover the pears. Add all spices.
Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes, turn off the heat and cover with a lid. Let steep for 30 minutes.

Strain through a sieve. Add sweetener of choice.
Stir and serve hot.