WARM PEAR COMPOTE

SERVES 4

Provides: Other fruit, herbs and spices. ENJOY as a breakfast, snack or a delicious topping for muesli, porridge, French toast or pancakes. 2 tbsp date sugar

2 tsp blended peeled lemon (see Weekend)

2 tsp raisins

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

1/8 tsp ground turmeric

4-5 ripe pears, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces IN A saucepan, combine 120ml water with all the ingredients, except the pears, and stir. Once blended, add the pear pieces and simmer over a low heat, until the pears are tender and the sauce has reduced, for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm. VARIATION: Use chopped apples, peaches or plums.