Pear Compote

Photo: flickr user alq666

Ingredients

4 8 oz fresh Bartlett pears, peeled

cored and halved

(reserve peels and cores)

Cool water as needed

1/2 lemon, Juice of

1 1/2 quarts water

2 whl cloves

1 1 inch piece cinnamon stick

1/4 cup brown sugar

Hot Fudge Sauce

(see separate recipe)

Preparation

MAKES 4 SERVINGS. VEGAN

Submerge pears in enough cool water to cover; add lemon juice to prevent pears

Place reserved pear peels and cores, and water in a large saucepan. Add cloves and cinnamon stick. Bring to boil: simmer 30 minutes. Strain; return liquid to saucepan. Add sugar; bring to boil and remove from heat. Add pears, return to heat and poach until tender, about 25 minutes. Remove pears from heat: drain and cool. Serve with Hot Fudge Sauce.

Makes 4 servings.