Rhubarb, Pear, and Apple Compote

Ingredients

• 2 cups (1-inch-thick) slices rhubarb (about 1/2 pound)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
• 1 cup cubed peeled Gala apple
• 1 cup cubed peeled Bartlett pear

Preparation

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Add apple, and cook 2 minutes. Add pear; cook 1 minute or until fruit is tender, stirring gently. Remove from heat; cool. Discard cinnamon stick. Serve chilled or at room temperature.