Fresh Cranberry Compote

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 6 ounces fresh cranberries rinsed, picked over
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup cornstarch plus
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice

Preparation

Step 1

In a non reactive, non-stick saucepan, over medium heat, combine the cranberries, zest, 1/2 cup sugar, water, salt, and cinnamon. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.

Dissolve 1 tablespoon cornstarch in the orange juice. Add the mixture to the cranberries and stir to blend. Simmer another 15 minutes until the mixture is thick. Remove from the heat and cool completely. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

This recipe yields 5 cups.