Description
Cranberry-Apple Compote is a delightful blend of tart cranberries and sweet apples, perfect for elevating your holiday meals with its vibrant flavor and visual appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 cups chopped apples (mix of Granny Smith and Fuji)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any that are bad. Peel, core, and chop the apples into bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, chopped apples, sugar, and water. Stir until everything is well coated with sugar.
- Toss in the cinnamon stick to infuse warm spices into the mixture.
- Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the cranberries burst and the apples soften.
- Taste the compote; if you prefer it sweeter, gradually add more sugar until it reaches your desired sweetness.
- Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and let cool slightly before serving. The compote can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg