PEAR COMPOTE

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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

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.