Ingredients
1
cup orange juice
1/2
cup water
1/3
cup maple-flavored syrup, real maple syrup or packed brown sugar
1/2
cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/3
cup dried apricots, cut in half
2
pears or apples, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
2
tablespoons sugar
1/4
teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2
cinnamon sticks
Preparation
In 2-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients until blended. Heat to boiling over medium high heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 8 to 12 minutes or until pears are tender.
Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks. Serve compote warm or cold.
