Curried Fruit Compote

1. 1

   Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

2. 2

   Pour 1/4 cup of the water into a glass measuring cup, add the cranberries and let soak until softened, about 10 minutes; drain.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, add the dried pear halves to the saucepan, cover and let soak until softened, about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the pear halves and cut them into 1-inch pieces.

5. 5

   Add the brown sugar and curry powder to the saucepan and simmer over moderate heat until the sugar has dissolved.

6. 6

   Add the apple and simmer over moderate heat until tender, about 4 minutes.

7. 7

   In a food processor, puree 1/4 cup of the pears with 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

8. 8

   Stir the pear puree back into the saucepan.

9. 9

   Add the cranberries and the remaining pears and serve the compote warm or at room temperature.

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