This free-form pie came about as a melding of my fruit compote - a dish almost always in my refrigerator during the winter - and scones, which I often eat with the compote. <br /> <br />Choose an apple variety that softens when baked, such as Golden Delicious or Mutsu, or use a firm-ripe pear. If you can't find five-spice powder, it may be omitted, or you can use half of a star anise in the soaking liquid - just be sure to remove it before baking.

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