This spiced pear compote is a delicious fruit sauce for your favorite waffles, pancakes, oatmeal, desserts, puff pastry, yogurt, crepes, savory dishes and more!
Bring to a boil, reduce to medium-low heat, and slow simmer for 40-45 minutes, stirring often until the diced pears have softened and the liquid has thickened.
Turn off the heat, remove the cinnamon stick and star anise. Add ½ of the cooked pears to a high speed food processor or regular blender and blitz until smooth.