A delicious and beautifully presented Mussini compote made from choice fresh pears, quince and balsamic vinegar from Modena Italy. Made from the finest ingredients according to the ancient classical Italian recipes "della nonna", or "of one's grandmother". Ideal on cheeses, crackers, breads, meats, fish, shellfish and ice cream. Prepared by Mussini in Modena, Italy, a land known worldwide for its rich history, culture and great cooking. The fertile Modena plains, where their Trebbiano and Lambrusco grapes are grown, are where the Mussini Family have been making balsamic since 1909. The Mussini Line represents the best in Modena balsamic production in terms of tradition, quality and price. All Mussini products are produced under the best of tightly controlled quality control standards.

• May be either warm or chilled arranged in a large fruit bowl or single-serve bowl for individual presentation. As a dessert, top with whipped cream, cinnamon, or vanilla sugar. Makes excellent appetizers with cheese, meats, desserts, panna cotta, ice cream and fresh vegetables. A very flexible product with many uses.

Compote is a dessert made of whole or pieces of fruit in sugar syrup. Whole fruits are immersed in water and with sugar and spices added to the dish, over gentle heat. The syrup may be seasoned with vanilla, lemon or orange peel, cinnamon sticks or powder, cloves, ground almonds, grated coconut, candied fruit, or raisins. The compote is then served either warm or chilled arranged in a large fruit bowl or single-serve bowl for individual presentation. The dessert may be topped with whipped cream, cinnamon, or vanilla sugar. Other preparations consist of using dried fruits which have been soaked in water in which alcohol can be added, for example kirsch or rum. Dried fruit compote is a common passover food.