Pear-Date Compote

From Alex Guarnaschelli's Cooking Loft. Serve with Sourdough Pancakes.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 2  pears, cored and sliced thin
• 1⁄4 lb pitted dates, chopped small
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄2 lemon
• 1  tablespoon honey

Directions

1. Melt butter over low heat. Add pear slices and toss to coat.
2. Add dates and saute 3-5 minutes, until tender. Add water, lemon juice and honey, and stir well.