Winter Fruit Compote - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. water
4 Bosc pears, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4-inch wedges
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4-inch wedges
4 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 pt. fresh raspberries
1/4 c. Chambord (raspberry-flavored liqueur)
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Preparation

In large skillet, over high heat, combine sugar and the water. Bring to boiling, stirring, until sugar dissolves.
Add pears and apples.
Return liquid to boiling.
Lower heat and simmer 3 minutes, until fruit is tender, but not mushy.