Cranberry Compote

40 - 45 min

1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cherries & berries
  • boiling water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1⁄2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1⁄4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped into small pieces, optional
  • 1⁄4 cup cognac, optional
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 pinch Pumpkin Pie Spice

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, cover cherries & berries with boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Drain fruit, reserving 1⁄2 cup water. In a large pot, combine all ingredients and heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 30 - 35 minutes, or until fruit is tender and compote is at desired consistency.
  • Remove cinnamon stick.

Nutritional Information

Per serving(2 tbsp): Calories 130, Fat 0 g (Saturated 0 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g (Fiber 4 g, Sugars 27 g), Protein 0.3 g.

Tips

Serve at room temperature over ice cream or fruit cake. Alternatively, chill and serve with a selection of cheeses, as a spread on toast, or stirred into yogurt. Also great with roasted lamb, chicken or pork.

Tips

Serve at room temperature over ice cream or fruit cake. Alternatively, chill and serve with a selection of cheeses, as a spread on toast, or stirred into yogurt. Also great with roasted lamb, chicken or pork.