WARM FRUIT COMPOTE
MAKES 2-1/2 CUPS

INGREDIENTS

1 can (15 ounces) Bartlett pears sliced, drained
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon mint leaves, fresh, chopped
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup orange sections, fresh

METHOD

Drain pears; reserve 1 tablespoon juice. In small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, cornstarch, curry powder and reserved juice; stir to mix. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. In 1-quart ovenproof baking dish, layer pineapple, oranges and pears. Pour sugar mixture over fruit. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 30 minutes or until fruit is heated through. Serve with ham, lamb or chicken or as a fruit side dish for brunch.