A bowl of soy or tofu ice cream will be much improved with a bit of this sweet pear compote spooned over the top.

Ingredients

2 ripe but firm pears, peeled, cored and chopped
1/4 cup seedless raisins
1/3 cup apple juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons butter (optional)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Put pears, raisins, juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and butter into a small pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.

Add vinegar, salt and pepper and continue to cook until juice is thickened and pears just begin to fall apart, about 5 minutes more. Set aside to let cool for 5 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 4oz/100g-wt.): 90 calories (15 from fat), 1.5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 5mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 19g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 14g sugar), 1g protein

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