PEARS IN RED WINE WITH FRUIT COMPOTE

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 kiwi fruit, peeled
1 pint fresh blackberries
1 pint fresh raspberries
1 pint fresh strawberries
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar, approximately
6 pear halves cooked in red wine (see recipe)
2 tablespoons cassis

Steps:

  • Cut the kiwi fruit into thin slices. Cut the slices into quarters.
  • Pick over the berries to remove any foreign particles. Rinse the berries and drain.
  • Combine the water and 1/4 cup of sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the strawberries and stir. Cook about 30 seconds. Pour the strawberries in syrup into a mixing bowl.
  • Add the blackberries, raspberries and kiwi fruit. If desired, add more sugar to taste. Let chill before serving. To serve, spoon equal portions of the compote into 6 serving dishes. Top each serving with a pear half. Spoon a little cassis over each serving.

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