Spiced Orange and Pear Compote Recipe

By BobLongo

Ingredients

• 4 navel oranges, peeled and supremed
• 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon crystallized ginger, finely minced
• Pinch grated nutmeg
• 1 pear, peeled and diced
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• vanilla ice cream (for serving; optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Mix orange supremes, bourbon, vanilla extract, cinnamon, crystallized ginger, and nutmeg in a medium bowl and set aside to marinate.
In a medium saucepan, bring the diced pear, water, and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the liquid is syrupy, about 8 minutes. Pour the pear mixture over the oranges and mix well. Refrigerate until cold. Serve spooned over soft cheese and crackers, or over vanilla ice cream if desired.