Cranberry Apple Compote
Brighten up your table with this irresistible Cranberry Apple Compote, a delightful blend of tart cranberries and sweet, juicy apples simmered to perfection with hints of orange juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it the perfect side dish for holiday gatherings or a simple weekend treat. Infused with the warm flavors of brown sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, this versatile compote is beautifully balanced—serve it warm over pancakes, chilled as a dessert topping, or alongside roasted meats. With its vibrant color and crowd-pleasing flavor, this homemade compote is destined to become a seasonal favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh cranberries
- 2 medium Apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 cups Orange juice
- 0.25 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh cranberries, diced apple, granulated sugar, brown sugar, orange juice, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir to combine all the ingredients.
Add ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the cranberries start to burst and the apples soften. The mixture should thicken as it reduces.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the compote to cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm, room temperature, or chilled.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
899 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 159 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 231.7 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 181.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 977 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
