Orange-Infused Cranberry Compote: A Delightful Dinner Accompaniment
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (approximately 2 oranges)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Rinse the cranberries thoroughly.
- Zest the orange and set aside.
- Juice the oranges and lemons, ensuring no seeds remain in the juices.
2. Initial Setup:
- Place a medium-sized saucepan on the stove over medium heat.
3. Cook the Compote Base:
- Add the cranberries, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the saucepan.
- Stir the mixture gently until the sugars begin to dissolve and coat the cranberries.
4. Infuse with Citrus:
- Pour in the orange juice and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Add the orange zest and sea salt to the mixture, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
5. Simmer to Perfection:
- Increase the heat slightly until the mixture reaches a light simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, occasionally stirring. The cranberries should burst, and the sauce will thicken.
6. Final Touches:
- Once the desired consistency is reached, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Allow the compote to cool slightly before serving.
7. Serving Suggestions:
- Serve warm as a delightful accompaniment to your dinner, perfect with turkey, chicken, or as a vibrant side.
Preparation & Cooking Times
- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT20M
20 minutes
Total Time
- PT30M
30 minutes
Type of Dish
- Dinner Side Dish
Keywords
- Cranberry compote
- Dinner side
- Orange zest recipe
- Holiday side dish
- Citrus-infused
- Sweet and tangy
- Thanksgiving side
- Stove-top recipe
- Easy compote
- Gourmet cranberry
Recipe Yield
- Feeds 4 adults
Calories
- Total Calories: 640
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