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

  1. In a large bowl, cover cherries & berries with boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.