Recipe - Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

2 cup Sugar
2 cup Water
1 pound Fresh rhubarb
1 One half pt Strawberries
One half Vanilla bean
Zest of 1 orange
One half cup Orange juice
Sugared Pecans; see * Note

* Note: See the "Sugared Pecans" recipe which is included in this
collection.

Place sugar and water in a large saucepan that has a tightly fitting cover
and bring to a boil over low heat, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, rinse
and string the rhubarb and cut it into 2inch lengths. Hull and halve the
strawberries. When the syrup boils, add rhubarb, berries and remaining
ingredients to pan, cover, turn off heat and leave until cooled, the
rhubarb and berries will cook in the hot syrup. To serve, spoon compote
into serving bowls and garinsh with the Sugared Pecans. This recipe yields
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