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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
Published October 4, 2025

Ingredients

  • •1 whole orange
  • •2 cups cranberries
  • •1 cup pure maple syrup
  • •¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • •½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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. 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. 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

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