Ingredients
- 1 kiwi fruit, peeled
- 1 pint fresh blackberries
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup sugar, approximately
- 6 pear halves cooked in red wine (see recipe)
- 2 tablespoons cassis
6 servings
Preparation
- Cut the kiwi fruit into thin slices. Cut the slices into quarters.
- Pick over the berries to remove any foreign particles. Rinse the berries and drain.
- Combine the water and 1/4 cup of sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the strawberries and stir. Cook about 30 seconds. Pour the strawberries in syrup into a mixing bowl.
- Add the blackberries, raspberries and kiwi fruit. If desired, add more sugar to taste. Let chill before serving. To serve, spoon equal portions of the compote into 6 serving dishes. Top each serving with a pear half. Spoon a little cassis over each serving.
Dining and Cooking