Description
Cranberry-Apple Compote is the perfect blend of tart cranberries and sweet apples, making it an essential addition to your Thanksgiving feast. This vibrant dish not only elevates your holiday table but also evokes nostalgic memories of family gatherings. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this compote can be enjoyed year-round, adding warmth and joy to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water or apple juice
- Zest from 1 orange or lemon (about 1 tsp)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries and remove any stems or blemished berries.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, diced apples, sugar, and water/apple juice. Stir gently.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally until cranberries begin to pop.
- Reduce heat to low; add cinnamon and zest. Simmer for about 20 minutes until apples are tender.
- Cool slightly before transferring to jars for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg