Ingredients 

1 tablespoon butter

1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

2 medium pears, cored and diced, skins on

¼ cup golden raisins

½ cup apple cider or juice

Zest of ½ medium lemon

2 tablespoons brown sugar

½ teaspoon coarse salt

Instructions

1. Place the butter in a medium saucepan and heat to medium. Once melted, add the ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg and sauté 30-60 seconds or until fragrant.
2. Add the diced pears, golden raisins, apple cider or juice, lemon zest, brown sugar and salt. Bring to a slow simmer and cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened and the pears are soft.
3. Remove from the heat and transfer the compote to a jar. Let cool, then place a sealed lid on top and store in the refrigerator. The compote will last up to 7 days in the refrigerator.

Serves 8

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Created for California Pear Advisory Board by The Healthy Epicurean