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Cranberry Compote

Cranberry Compote: The Best Festive Sauce for Turkey Bacon Dishes

Cranberry Compote is a healthier alternative to cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 146 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup cranberries
  • 5 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 5 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparation Instructions

  • Add the cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest and cinnamon stick to a medium saucepan.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Continue to simmer for about 5 minutes until all the cranberries have burst.
  • Remove the compote from the stove and remove the cinnamon stick. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Notes

Don’t overheat the compote. Maintain a gentle simmer, not a boil. Add water if needed to adjust consistency. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 to 10 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonCalories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 37.1gProtein: 0.6gFat: 0.2gSodium: 9mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 32g
Keyword cranberry compote, festive sauce, holiday dish, sauce for ham, sauce for turkey, Vegan
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