Autumn Fruit Compote

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) rhubarb, sliced
• 2 pears, sliced
• 8 oz (225g) plums, stones removed and halved
• 3 to 4 tbsp water
• 2 to 3 oz (50-75g) caster sugar, or to taste
• ½ Schwartz vanilla pod, split
• 1 Schwartz cinnamon stick, broken in 2

Procedures

1. Place all the fruit in a large saucepan with the water, sugar, vanilla pod and cinnamon stick.
2. Simmer for 10 - 15 minutes until fruit is tender.
3. Cool and remove the vanilla pod and cinnamon stick just before serving.
4. Serve with cream, or as the filling for a crumble or pie.