Description
Cranberry-Apple Compote is a vibrant and flavorful addition to your Thanksgiving feast. This delightful dish blends tart cranberries with sweet apples, creating a perfect balance that complements turkey and stuffing beautifully. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this compote is sure to impress your guests and become a cherished holiday favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and prepare apples by peeling and dicing them.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, diced apples, sugar, and water. Stir to mix evenly.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally until cranberries begin to pop.
- Add cinnamon sticks and orange zest; reduce heat slightly and simmer for 15-20 minutes until apples are tender.
- Stir frequently until thickened but still saucy; adjust consistency with more water if necessary.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg