PEAR CHERRY COMPOTE
MAKES 6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 can (15 ounces) Bartlett pear halves, in syrup
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise
1 strip of lemon peel

METHOD

Drain pears, reserving liquid. In small saucepan, bring syrup, cherries, vanilla bean and lemon peel to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cut pears into small pieces. Remove compote from heat; discard vanilla bean and lemon peel and stir in pears. Serve warm or at room temperature over waffles or pound cake.