Description
Cranberry-Apple Compote is a delightful holiday treat that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweetness of apples, creating a vibrant side dish bursting with flavor. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering, this easy-to-make compote elevates your meal and impresses guests with its gorgeous color and taste. Serve it alongside turkey, pork, or even as a topping for pancakes to enjoy its versatile appeal year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (about 8 oz)
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup water or apple juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water; core and chop apples into bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, chopped apples, sugar, water (or apple juice), cinnamon stick, and orange zest. Stir well.
- Over medium heat, bring mixture to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally until cranberries burst.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer for 15-20 minutes until cranberries are soft and apples are tender.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary. Cool before serving in a beautiful dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg