Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell
Prop Stylist: Marina Malchin

Pear Compote

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 15 min
  • Prep: 3 min
  • Cook: 12 min

Directions

  1. Bring 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1/2 split vanilla bean, 1 star anise pod and a pinch each of salt and pepper to a simmer; cook until reduced by half, 4 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 chopped peeled pears and 3 tablespoons water; simmer 8 more minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon chopped thyme, increase the heat and simmer until syrupy, 1 to 4 minutes. Let cool.