Date Compote with Fresh Pears

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 1 pinch cinnamon 
• 0.3 pound dates pitted
• 4 tablespoons honey 
• 0.5  lemon zest juiced
• 2  pears cored cut into thin slices
• 4 servings cup heavy whipping cream sour
• 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. In a medium saute pan, melt butter over low heat. When it has melted, add the pear slices and toss to coat. Chop the dates into small pieces and add to the pears.
2. Add the honey and a cinnamon and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Add a little water to loosen, if necessary.
4. Add the zest and juice from the lemon and stir.
5. Serve with pancakes, if desired, and a dollop of sour cream.