Description
A sweet and tart cranberry compote perfect for topping desserts, meats, or enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and pick out any damaged ones.
- Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries start to burst.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in orange zest and lemon juice.
- Remove from heat and let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or tarter compote.
- Works well as a topping for cheesecake, yogurt, or roasted meats.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg