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.