Plum-cherry compote

Inspiration can strike from anywhere. In this case, I had some leftover plums that needed using and had fallen in love with the cherry pie Larabar flavor (almond, date, cherries) just last week.

This compote can be a lovely dessert all on its own but is equally delicious with yogurt or ice cream.

You’ll need:

• 1/2 cup of water
• 2 tbsps honey
• 1/3 tsp dried orange peel
• 1/3 tsp cloves
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 4 ripe red plums (cut into quarters)
• 2 tbsps chopped dates
• 2 tbsps dried cherries
• 1/4 cup blanched almonds (roughly chopped)

1. Heat water and honey in a small saucepan, stir to dissolve. Add plums, dried fruit and spices and bring to a boil.

2. Add balsamic vinegar and lower heat. Reduce for about 20 minutes until soft and gooey, mixing a few times as you go along.

3. Take off heat and mix in almonds. Delicious right away or even better the next day!