cranberry compote

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Carol Junkins
Hanson, MA

The perfect ending to a Thanksgiving dinner. Great time of the year to get fresh cranberries. Light but not to sweet ~ Enjoy!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cranberry compote

  • 1 c
    maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp
    allspice powder
  • 2 c
    orange juice
  • 1
    black tea bag
  • 1 Tbsp
    grated fresh ginger
  • zest of one large orange
  • zest of one medium lime
  • zest of one medium lemon
  • 4 c
    fresh cranberries
  • 6
    scoops of vanilla ice cream

How To Make cranberry compote

  • 1
    Warm maple syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over a moderate flame. Add cloves and allspice. Add orange juice and teabag, then simmer 5 minutes. Add ginger and citrus zests, then simmer 10 minutes. Remove teabag, add cranberries, and cook 10-15 minutes longer over medium heat,stirring often, until the cranberries soften and break apart. Let cool at least 20 minutes, then serve warm or cool in an individual ice-cream cup or soda glass, garnished with a scoop of ice cream. yield: 6 servings
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