Description
Apple Cranberry Compote is a delightful blend of sweet apples and tart cranberries, simmered to perfection for a thick, rich topping or side dish. This easy-to-make compote brings a burst of flavor to your holiday meals, enhancing everything from roasted meats to pancakes. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a mouthwatering addition that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it warm or chilled, and enjoy the comforting taste of fall in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine diced apples, fresh cranberries, sugar, water, and cinnamon.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat while stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until apples are tender and cranberries have burst. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before serving; the compote will thicken as it cools.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg