Best Dried Pear And Fig Compote Recipes

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DRIED PEAR AND FIG COMPOTE



Dried Pear and Fig Compote image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     condiment

Time 1h45m

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces (about 3/4 cup) dried figs, roughly chopped
4 ounces (about 1 cup) dried pears, roughly chopped
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons orange blossom honey
6 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon
1 star anise pod
1/2 vanilla bean
1 (1-inch) strip lemon peel
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in medium saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove cloves, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Serve warm or cool. Serve with pork or lamb dishes, or as topping for ice cream. Store in an airtight container with lid in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

PEAR COMPOTE



Pear Compote image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 0

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.

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