Instructions: In a small saucepan bring water with sugar, lemon juice, and thyme to a boil, stirring occasionally, and boil until sugar is dissolved. Cool syrup to room temperature and stir in vanilla. In a bowl combine fruit and syrup and chill until cold. Compote may be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

This recipe yields about 4 cups.

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