Citrus-Cranberry Compote
A vibrant and tangy compote combining fresh cranberries and orange segments, sweetened with pure maple syrup and enhanced with vanilla extract. Perfect as a holiday side dish or condiment.
8 servings
17 min
Ingredients
- •1 whole orange
- •2 cups cranberries
- •1 cup pure maple syrup
- •¼ cup fresh orange juice
- •½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Finely grate zest from orange and set aside. Using a sharp paring knife, cut off peel and white pith from orange. Working over a small bowl, cut between membranes to release segments into bowl.
5 min
- 2.
Combine zest, cranberries, syrup, juice, and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have burst and sauce has thickened, 5-10 minutes. Chill until cold.
10 min
- 3.
Gently stir orange segments into compote. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Return to room temperature before serving.
2 min