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Spiced Cran-Peary Compote
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This Spiced Cran Peary Compote is a delicious addition to your sweet treats. A blend of fresh cranberries and ripe pears, this spiced compote is perfect served with vanilla ice cream!
It’s been about 3 months since I started blogging, and I’ll never forget the terror I felt when I published my first post. It was an anniversary post, a “real life” post, comparing houses to husbands. And I loved it! But, to be honest, I didn’t want anyone else to read it. And, to be honest, I really didn’t want anyone  to read any of my posts for a while….so much so that even when my dear friend and fellow blogger Lisa (of Wine & Glue) asked if she could promote my blog, I told her no! (That’s crazy, right? You NEVER turn down a promotion…!) I would imagine I’m not alone in feeling a bit “exposed” at the beginning. There’s something both awesome and awful about publishing your own words and ideas. You are opening yourself up to anything and everything – good and bad – and it’s scary!
This Spiced Cran-Peary Compote is a delicious addition to your sweet treats.

 Spiced Cran-Peary Compote

But right around the 3 month mark something shifted. Not only do I really want people to read my posts now (!) but I also started to feel ready for a challenge – a way to stretch myself and grow as a blogger. It’s interesting how things come your way when you start looking for them…because within a week I was asked to help host a giveaway and I ran across this challenge:

White Lights on Wednesdays

On a side note, I’ve actually had nightmarish dreams before about being on Top Chef and having NO IDEA what I was doing…….. but somehow that didn’t stop me from entering the challenge. The nice thing about this challenge was that we were given plenty of time AND it was left wide open! My mom mentioned the idea of a compote (something I’ve never made before) and I loved it! So here goes….my first attempt at a cooking challenge and my creation is this Spiced Cran-Peary Compote!
This Spiced Cran-Peary Compote is a delicious addition to your sweet treats.

For another great Pear recipe, try my Ham and Pear Panini!

This Spiced Cran-Peary Compote is a delicious addition to your sweet treats

Spiced Cran-Peary Compote

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Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 4 large firm pears peeled & chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. allspice

Instructions

  • Combine water, sugar, vanilla & spices in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Boil, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.
  • Add pears & cranberries and return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until fruit is tender and mixture has thickened.
  • Remove from heat. Mixture will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Use immediately over french toast, waffles, or oatmeal OR store in fridge until breakfast!

This Spiced Cran-Peary Compote is a delicious addition to your sweet treats.

Looking for another great breakfast recipe? Check out my Baked Blueberry Oatmeal!

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  1. Betty Daniels says

    I bet mixing the sweetness of the pears and the tartness of the cranberries makes for a nice combination. It looks pretty too. I’m going to have to move closer to you, so I can be one of your taste-testers.

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  3. Joanne DiPalo says

    Hi Cathy, This recipe looks awesome. I love to make fruit compotes for my pancakes and french toast. They are great to make when you are having a Sunday brunch with family.

    I’m a new follower and would love it if you stopped by when you have a chance.

    Joanne/Winelady Cooks

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  5. Lisa says

    Ummmm . . . if memory serves . . . I think I went ahead and posted about your blog anyway! Oooops!! 🙂

    This looks yummy!! I want it all over some buttery toast!

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  6. Kira @ My Sesame Seed Buns says

    This looks really good….On a side note, my blog is officially one month old, and I know how your feel about being exposed! It’s funny…I don’t mind if complete strangers or “online friends” are reading my blog, but I’m terrified to send my web address to my real life friends! So scary!

    I’m your newest follower via GFC. Please come visit me over at My Sesame Seed Buns sometime!

    Good Luck!

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  8. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    Catching up on commenting on the second half of the entries for the GYCO challenge – this looks so yummy! And I love your post – I have only been blogging since 10/1 so I can relate! (and interestingly, I JUST started following Lisa at Wine & Glue this eve due to someone else sharing her post today on Twitter!! Small web! 🙂 ) I had actually already started following you on FB due to a giveaway last week or so!

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  9. Clara says

    Oh my God! Having such a compote in the fridge would be a temptation!!!!!!! I do love cranberries and the way they match with other fruits……. I think I HAVE to make it!!!!!!

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  17. HungryLittleGirl says

    Oh this sounds so good! Forget about Nutella or Peanut Butter, if you can have something amazing like that on your bread! Thank you so much for sharing this at Wednesday Extravaganza – see you there this week again with more deliciousness 🙂

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