Apple Cranberry Compote

Name: Apple Cranberry Compote
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet apples, cored, peeled, and chopped; 8 ounces cranberries, fresh or frozen; ½ cup pure maple syrup; ¼ cup water; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
117 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Apple Cranberry Compote

Finn Russell

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Apple cranberry compote - or apple cranberry sauce - is great for Thanksgiving and Christmas when you want something a little different than classic orange cranberry sauce. It also pairs beautifully with cheese and crackers for your holiday snack boards! It's lightly spiced, SO easy, and has just the right balance of tart and sweet. Incorporate cranberry compote into desserts and enjoy it for breakfast with biscuits, pancakes and waffles, and stirred into oatmeal.Yield: makes about 1½ cups

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Ingredients

Servings

2 medium sweet apples, cored, peeled, and chopped see Notes
8 ounces cranberries, fresh or frozen about 3 cups
½ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup water
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

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Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer. Stirring occasionally, cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the apples are tender and the sauce has thickened (takes a bit longer if using frozen cranberries). NOTE: If you prefer a thinner compote (vs a cranberry sauce consistency) turn off the heat once all of the cranberries have burst and the sauce is only slightly thickened.
Let the compote cool. Refrigerate until chilled to serve with desserts and as part of a cheese board. Or serve warm with holiday main dishes, breads, baked goods, and oatmeal.

Notes

Tip: if you prefer a thinner compote, cook time will be reduced by 2 to 3 minutes. So be sure to chop the apples into very small bite-size pieces so they become tender.
Tip: if you prefer a thinner compote, cook time will be reduced by 2 to 3 minutes. So be sure to chop the apples into very small bite-size pieces so they become tender.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Also keeps well in the freezer for several months.