15-Minute Cranberry Compote That Tastes Like Heaven
A sweet and tangy cranberry compote perfect for pairing with desserts or meats.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 orange, juiced
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries and pick out any stems.
- Combine sugar, water, orange juice, and zest in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add cranberries, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and discard cinnamon stick.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Adjust sugar based on tartness preference.
- Use as a topping for yogurt, pancakes, or roasted meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- 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