Description
Cranberry-Apple Compote is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish that combines the sweetness of apples with the tartness of fresh cranberries. This vibrant, ruby-red compote not only adds a splash of color to your holiday table but also fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma. Easy to prepare and versatile, it pairs beautifully with turkey, pork, or even desserts. Delight your family and friends with this irresistible blend of flavors that will have them coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (about 200g)
- 2 cups chopped apples (about 250g) – use a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g) – adjust to taste
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup water (120ml)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, removing any stems or blemished berries. Core, peel, and chop apples into bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, and water. Stir gently until well mixed.
- Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 10 minutes until cranberries burst and soften.
- Reduce heat slightly and let simmer for another 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg