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Cranberry Compote
Cranberry Compote is a lighter version of the traditional Christmas sauce that is ready in just 10 mins with 5 simple ingredients!
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 35 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups (200g) fresh cranberries or thawed frozen cranberries
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons orange juice
- Zest of ½ an orange
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash the cranberries.
- Stir all the ingredients together in a medium saucepan over a medium heat and bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Allow to cool slightly and transfer to a bowl or jar and allow to cool.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container and serve warm, cold or at room temperature.
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Notes
- When cooking fruit and sugar, the mixture will become very hot and bubbly. Make sure you are protecting yourself as the mixture can cause serious burns.
- Let the mixture cool before adding it to containers to prevent the hot liquid from splashing and causing injury.
- Always use a sanitized jar or container when storing compote to prevent the spread of bacteria.
- Frozen cranberries need to be fully thawed before making homemade cranberry compote.
- Give this cranberry compote some natural spice by adding a tablespoon of grated ginger to the mix.
- Warming spices like clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg can be added to create a Fall layer of flavor.
- Add blackberries or raspberries to the mix to add more levels of fresh berry flavor.
- Instead of orange juice, use the zest and juice of one lemon to create an even more tart and fresh flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
35kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
16mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
13IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.