Warm Pear and Mango Compote

Prepare the fruit: Drain the mango slices and pear quarters in a sieve over a pan. Shake the sieve well, then set it aside over a bowl. If the mango slices are rather large, cut them into thinner slices.

Make the syrup: Add the lime zest and juice to the pan. Cut a slit in each cardamom pod as you add it to the pan. Bring the syrup to the boil and boil hard for 5-6 minutes or until it is reduced by about half and aromatic with cardamom.

Assemble and serve: While the syrup is boiling, arrange the mango slices and pear quarters in four large, shallow dessert dishes. Spoon over the reduced syrup (remove the cardamoms, if you like), sprinkle with pistachio nuts and serve.