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In a silver pan is finely diced pieces of pear that are steaming with spices on it, there is steam coming out of the pan along with a wooden spoon.
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Spiced Pear Compote - Tiamu Pea Raukikini

A quick spice pear compote, sweetened with maple syrup.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Compote
Keyword choux buns with pear nz, easy pear compote, easy pear compote nz, easy spiced pear compote, spiced pear compote recipe, spiced pear eclairs nz, spiced pear nz, te reo Māori
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 Cups

Ingredients

Spiced Pear Compote - Tiamu Pea Raukikini

  • 5 pea (pears, beurre bosc are best but use what you have)
  • 1 teaspoon hinamona (cinnamon)
  • 2 tablespoon (30 ml) wai rēmana (lemon juice)
  • ¼ C (85 ml) marahihi māpere (maple syrup)
  • 2 teaspoon (10 ml) wanira (vanilla)

Instructions

Prepare the Pears:

  • Peel, core and dice the pea (pears) in to small pieces.

Cook the Spiced Pear Compote:

  • Set a fry pan over low - medium heat.
  • Add the pea (pears) to the pan along with hinamona (cinnamon) and wai rēmana (lemon juice).
  • Cook over low heat for a few minutes until the pea (pears) are soft. 
  • Add the marahihi māpere (maple syrup).
    Stir it all together and keep cooking over low heat until the pea (pears) are caramelised.

Cool the Spiced Pear Compote:

  • Remove from the heat and add to a bowl.
  • Stir through the wanira (vanilla) and leave to cool. 
    Kua oti te mahi (the job is done).
  • Try this deliciousness in my Spiced Pear Choux Buns recipe.

Store the Compote:

  • Once it is cool, transfer to a large jar with a lid.
    Refrigerate for up to a week.