Microwave Maple Fruit Compote (4 servings) 2 medium apples -- cored and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces 1 medium pear -- cored and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 cup apple juice 2 Tablespoons maple syrup 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg In a fruit compote dish or a large (2 quart) microwave-safe casserole dish, combine the apple juice, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add the fruit pieces and stir. Cover dish and cook on high for 4 to 5 minutes or until the fruit is tender. Stir once at the midway point. Let the dish cool to about room temperature on the counter and then chill in the refidgerator for at least 2 hours. Serve cold. When you try this Mr B, I bet you start a whole new "Breakfast Soup" section. It's awesome! Mr Breakfast would like to thank skibunny for this recipe. Recipe number 1151. Submitted 12/1/2003.