Pear compote

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 3 kg pear(s)
• 2 vanilla pods
• 4 tbsp sugar
• 4 tbsp Madeira
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 300 ml pear juice

Instructions

Working time approx. 1 hour; Total time approx. 1 hour

Peel, quarter, core, and dice the pears. Split the vanilla pods lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Melt the sugar and vanilla seeds in a saucepan and let them brown slightly. Deglaze with 2 tablespoons of Madeira and the teaspoon of balsamic vinegar, then add the pear juice. Dissolve the caramel in the pear juice. Add the pear pieces and the split vanilla pods and simmer until the fruit is soft (to taste). If the pieces are still too large, mash them with a potato masher. Finally, stir in two tablespoons of Madeira and pour the mixture into clean, hot-rinsed jars while still hot. Close the jars and let them cool upright. Tastes delicious on its own, but also warm over ice cream or with pancakes.