Fresh Fruit Compote - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 fresh plums, partially peeled and cut into chunks
2 fresh pears, peeled and cut into chunks
2 apples, peeled and cut into chunks
20 fresh cherries, pitted and quartered
1/2 lemon, grated rind and juice of
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon brandy, rum or 1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

In a sauce pan, add water first then the rest of the ingredients except for the flavoring.
Simmer gently for 30 minutes.
Add flavoring.
Serve with whipped cream or over cake.
I like it plain for breakfast!