New England Cranberry Orange Compote
Make an extra batch of this oh-so-sweet compote and spoon it into jars to give guests.
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New England Cranberry Orange Compote
Directions
- Place sugar and 1 1/4 cups water in large saucepan; bring to boiling. Reduce the heat to low and cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sugar syrup begins to thicken slightly and turn pale amber.
- Add maple syrup and cranberries. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries begin to pop. Add orange juice, rind, and zest. Cook another 5 to 10 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken slightly.
- Remove from the heat. Add ginger and nuts, stirring well. Cool completely. Place in a clean jar and cover; refrigerate up to a week, or freeze 6 months. Makes 4 cups.
From the Test Kitchen
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Candied or crystalized ginger is available in the specialty food section of most supermarkets or at candy shops.
Nutrition Facts (New England Cranberry Orange Compote)
- Per serving:
- 77 kcal ,
- 2 g fat
- (0 g sat. fat ,
- 2 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 0 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 0 mg chol. ,
- 2 mg sodium ,
- 14 g carb. ,
- 1 g fiber ,
- 11 g sugar ,
- 1 g pro.