Fresh Fruit Compote
["2 medium ripe peaches", "1 large ripe pear", "1 c. fresh sweet cherries", "1 c. fresh and drained canned pineapple chunks", "1/4 c. water", "1 Tbsp. Kirsch", "3/4 c. packed brown sugar"]
["I peel and pit peaches.", "Core pear; cut peaches and pear lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices.", "Pit cherries if desired. Combine peaches, pears, cherries, pineapple and water in 2-quart casserole.", "Microwave covered with lid at High power until fruit is almost tender throughout but not soft, 5 to 8 minutes of cooking."]
["peaches", "pear", "fresh sweet cherries", "pineapple", "water", "brown sugar"]