Cranberry Orange Compote
Brighten up your holiday table with this delightful Cranberry Orange Compote, a festive and flavorful twist on a classic condiment. Bursting with fresh cranberries, zesty orange juice, and an aromatic hint of cinnamon, this easy-to-make compote captures the essence of seasonal flavors in just 20 minutes. The natural sweetness from granulated sugar is perfectly balanced with a touch of vanilla and a pinch of salt, creating a vibrant blend of tart and sweet. Whether served alongside roasted turkey, spooned over fluffy pancakes, or stirred into creamy yogurt, this versatile compote is a must-have for your holiday menu. Make it ahead and store it in the fridge for up to a week to simplify your meal prep—because delicious doesn’t have to be complicated!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cups Orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Water
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under cold running water, discarding any that are soft or damaged.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice, orange zest, granulated sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the cranberries, cinnamon stick, and salt to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally, allowing the cranberries to burst and the compote to thicken.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Discard the cinnamon stick.
Let the compote cool to room temperature. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. The compote can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 306 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.9 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 125.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 547 mg | 12% | |
*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.
