Classic Cranberry Compote

Ok, you can add maple syrup if you really need it, but I think the pear and blood orange are the perfect balance, with the tartness of the fresh ginger and the savory cinnamon.

Yield: 8

Living Delish & Nutrish: Tina Wells

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Classic Cranberry Compote

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 40 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz bag whole fresh cranberries
• Zest and juice of one orange (or blood orange)
• 1 ripe pear, seeded and chopped (optional to peel)
• 1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 inch “finger” of fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional)
• Pecans, chopped, optional garnish
• Fresh pomegranate seeds, optional garnish

Method

1. Combine the cranberries, orange zest and juice, chopped pear, cinnamon stick or cinnamon into a heavy bottom pot with a lid
2. Grate the fresh ginger into the pot.
3. Simmer with the lid covering loosely, until the cranberries pop and collapse. Once softened, press down on the unbroken berries with a spatula.
4. Remove the cinnamon stick and add the maple syrup to your preference, if needed.
5. Garnish with more orange zest, pecans and pomegranate if desired.
6. May be served warm or cold.

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