Orange and Kiwi Compote with Toasted Almonds

• 3/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 whole cardamom pods, crushed
• 2 whole allspice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large oranges, peel and white pith removed, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
• 3 kiwis, peeled, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

1. Stir first 5 ingredients in small saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves.
2. Bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid is syrupy and slightly reduced, about 8 minutes.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in vanilla.
6. Arrange orange and kiwi slices in shallow bowl.
7. Pour hot syrup and spices over fruit.
8. Chill at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
9. Sprinkle almonds over; serve.

water, sugar, cardamom pods, allspice, cinnamon, vanilla, oranges, kiwis, almonds

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/orange-and-kiwi-compote-with-toasted-almonds-102886 (may not work)