In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, cardamom pods, allspice, and cinnamon stick.

Stir over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for about 8 minutes, until the liquid becomes syrupy and slightly reduced.

Remove the saucepan from heat.

Stir in vanilla extract.

Arrange orange and kiwi slices in a shallow bowl.

Pour the hot syrup and spices over the fruit.

Cover the bowl and chill for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.

Sprinkle toasted almonds over the compote before serving.