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Delicious Homemade Cranberry-Apple Compote

Irresistibly Delicious Homemade Cranberry-Apple Compote Recipe

This Delicious Homemade Cranberry-Apple Compote blends tart cranberries and sweet apples, making it a perfect seasonal dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Compote
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries Ensure to pick only firm cranberries.
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp or Fuji apples Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 cup water Helps achieve the right consistency.
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts Roughly chopped; pecans or almonds make great substitutes.
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon Enhances the warm flavor profile.
For Serving Suggestions
  • optional splash of orange juice Consider adding during cooking for extra flavor.
  • optional sprinkle of ginger For additional spice.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

How to Make Delicious Homemade Cranberry-Apple Compote
  1. Begin by rinsing your fresh cranberries, discarding any that are squishy. Peel and chop your apples into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together the cranberries, chopped apples, granulated sugar, and water. Stir gently until bubbling.
  3. Once bubbling, stir in the ground cinnamon and cook until most cranberries have burst, about 10-12 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and fold in the toasted walnuts, blending them with the mixture.
  5. Allow to cool at room temperature before transferring to a serving dish or airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared up to three days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat before serving.

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