Autumn Fruit Compote

Ingredients

 * 1 lb rhubarb - sliced; (450g)
 * 2 Pears - sliced
 * 8 oz Plums - stones removed and halved; (225g)
 * 3 tb water; (3 to 4)
 * 2 Oz; (50-75g) caster, (2 to 3) Sugar to taste
 * 1/2 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.