Kiwi and Orange Compote With Almonds

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 whole cardamom pods, crushed
• 2 whole allspice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large oranges, peeled and white pith removed, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
• 4 kiwi fruits, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   Combine 3/4 cup water, sugar, cardamom, allspice and cinnamon in saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook until liquid is syrupy and slightly reduced, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.

3. 3

   Put orange and kiwi slices in shallow bowl. Pour hot syrup over fruit.

4. 4

   Let cool to room temperature, cover and chill at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours. Sprinkle with almonds, and serve.