Spiced And Spiked Cranberry Compote Recipe

Name: Spiced And Spiked Cranberry Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large navel oranges, peels reserved and sections chopped; 2 cups water; 3 cups fresh cranberries, sorted; 2 large crisp apples (such as Granny Smith or Gala), peeled, cored and chopped; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 2 limes, zested and juiced; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 star anise pod; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 3 tablespoons brandy or cognac; 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped; 1 cup dried cranberries

Servings: persons

2 large navel oranges, peels reserved and sections chopped
2 cups water
3 cups fresh cranberries, sorted
2 large crisp apples (such as Granny Smith or Gala), peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 limes, zested and juiced
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 star anise pod
1/2 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons brandy or cognac
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
1 cup dried cranberries

1
Chop orange peel into small dice. Place in 2-quart saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a gentle simmer and cook 10 minutes. Drain and place peel back in the pan. (This procedure removes much of the bitterness from the peel and softens its texture.)
2
Add remaining ingredients to the pan, except syrup, brandy, walnuts and dried cranberries. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer partially covered over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Mixture should be thickened and cranberries should have popped, yet held some of their shape.
3
Remove star anise pod. Stir in remaining ingredients and cook one minute more.
4
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature before serving. Compote can be made several days ahead and stored in refrigerator till needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

449

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large navel oranges, peels reserved and sections chopped, 2 cups water, 3 cups fresh cranberries, sorted, 2 large crisp apples (such as Granny Smith or Gala), peeled, cored and chopped, and more.

Yes, Spiced And Spiked Cranberry Compote falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spiced And Spiked Cranberry Compote

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Variations & substitutions

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