Apple And Pear Compote With Dates - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 small apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
4 small pears, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped dried dates
1 tbsp finely grated orange peel, plus additional, to serve
3/4 cup orange juice

Preparation

Combine the apple and pear in a small saucepan with the lemon juice. Cook, covered, on low heat, for about 10 mins or until the fruit softens.
Meanwhile, combine the dates, and orange peel and juice in a small saucepan. Cook, uncovered, on low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 mins or until the liquid is absorbed.
Serve the fruit compote, warm or cold, topped with the date mixture and finely shredded orange peel, if desired.