Fall Fruit Compote

3 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Cook the Fruit

   Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over high heat.

   Add the diced apples, pears, cherries, vinegar, apple juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon stick. Cook for 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and continue to cook for a few more minutes, until the fruit is tender and the liquid has boiled away.

2. 02

   Finish and Store

   Add a bit more apple juice if needed to keep the fruit from scorching. This compote will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator.
3. 03

   Serve Warm

   Serve the compote warm, perhaps alongside potato latkes.