Apple/Pear Fruit Compote

What is a compote? It is a dessert originating from 17th-century France made of whole or pieces of fruit cooked in a sugar syrup.  In this case. I cooked the pieces of fruit in Olive Oil and Vinegar...but don't worry, it doesn't end up tasting like a salad.

This compote is delicious served warm over ice cream, or topped with a dollop of whipped cream or even spooned over a slice of cheesecake.

 

 

Apple/Pear Fruit Compote

　

¼ cup raisins
½ cup small pecan pieces
2 tablespoons Joe and Son's Butter Infused Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Joe and Son's Red Apple Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Pinch of salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon Calvados or apple jack (optional – but highly recommended for its flavor)
6 Red Delicious apples, peeled, cored and cut into bite sized pieces
2 Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and cut into bite sized pieces

Instructions
Combine raisins, pecans, Butter Olive Oil, Red Apple Balsamic Vinegar, sugar, vanilla, salt, spices and brandy in a large pan and heat and stir to blend ingredients.
Add apples and pears and simmer 15 minutes or until sauce is thick and fruit is tender.

Serve warm.