Fresh Cranberry Compote

A thick, tangy cranberry compote with orange zest and cinnamon, thickened with cornstarch and chilled — perfect alongside roasted meats or as a dessert topping.

AmericanVegetarianEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
10
  • 6 oz fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 0.3 cup plus 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.3 cup fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a non-reactive non-stick saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, orange zest, sugar, water, salt, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil and cook 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Dissolve 1 tbsp cornstarch in the orange juice. Add to cranberries and stir to blend.

  3. 3

    Simmer another 15 minutes until mixture is thick.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and cool completely.

  5. 5

    Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Yields about 5 cups.

Tags

emerilholidaycranberrycondimentamericansidecompote