PEAR PORT COMPOTE

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Make and share this Pear Port Compote recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Pears

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 pints

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 cups peeled cored and chopped pears
1 cup dark raisin
1 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 orange, juice and zest of
1/2 cup lightly packed golden brown sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/4 teaspoon pickling salt
1 cup blanched slivered almonds
1/4 cup port wine

Steps:

  • Combine the raisins, apricots, juices and rinds of lemon and orange, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
  • Mix well, add pears and bring to a boil.
  • Boil gently, covered for 30 min-stir occasionally.
  • Uncover mixture and boil until thick, around 15 min-stirring frequently.
  • Stir in almonds and port wine, and stir/boil another 5 min.
  • Ladle into clean hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
  • Seal and process 20 minutes in a boiling water bath at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

Rhoda Atieno
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This compote is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Phumla Khambule
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I'm not a big fan of pears, but I really enjoyed this compote. The port wine sauce really makes a difference.


jamil ali
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This is the best pear compote I've ever had! The pears are perfectly cooked, and the port wine sauce is divine.


Agnes Kobusingye
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I made this compote for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Hussnain Khan
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This compote is so easy to make, and it's so good! I love the way the pears and port wine flavors meld together.


Geng Atongdit
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of port wine. But I'm so glad I did! The port wine flavor is subtle and really complements the pears.


Arlind Hoxha
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This recipe is a keeper! The compote is delicious and versatile. I've used it on pancakes, waffles, and ice cream, and it's always a hit.


Shawtice DaCosta
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I've made this compote several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Imthiyaz Abdhulrahman
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This is my new go-to recipe for pear compote. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. I love the way the port wine brings out the natural sweetness of the pears.


Sarita Chaudhary
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I used this compote to fill a pear tart, and it was incredible! The pears were soft and juicy, and the port wine sauce was the perfect complement. My guests raved about it.


Hiba Iqbal
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Easy to follow recipe that yielded delicious results! The compote was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the port wine added a lovely depth of flavor. Will definitely be making this again.


Imtiyaaz Salie
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This pear port compote is an absolute delight! The pears are cooked to perfection, and the port wine sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it over vanilla ice cream, and it was a hit with my family.