Autumn Fruit Compote

Ingredients

 * 1 lb (450g) rhubarb, sliced
 * 2 pears, sliced
 * 8 oz (225g) plums, stones removed and halved
 * 3 to 4 tbsp water
 * 2 to 3 oz (50-75g) caster sugar, or to taste
 * ½ Schwartz vanilla pod, split
 * 1 Schwartz cinnamon stick, broken in 2

Directions

 * 1) Place all the fruit in a large saucepan with the water, sugar, vanilla pod and cinnamon stick.
 * 2) Simmer for 10 - 15 minutes until fruit is tender.
 * 3) Cool and remove the vanilla pod and cinnamon stick just before serving.
 * 4) Serve with cream, or as the filling for a crumble or pie.