Ruby-Red Cranberry Compote with Apple and Pear

1) In a medium pot over medium heat, add the water and the sugar; bring to simmer.
2) Add the orange zest and the orange juice, and then the cranberries, the cubed apple and pear; gently stir to combine.
3) Cover the pot and allow to gently simmer for about 8 minutes, until you hear the cranberries begin to ‘pop’ and begin to crack slightly; then turn off the heat.
4) Stir in the pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon, if substituting), and pour the hot mixture into a glass bowl; allow to completely cool before covering with plastic*. Keep it refrigerated until ready to serve. Enjoy!

*Mixture will be a bit ‘thin’ but will thicken as is cools due to the natural pectins.