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Cranberry Compote

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

8 ounces (about 2 cups) fresh cranberries
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest plus 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. In a saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients and cook 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries start to pop but are still whole. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Compote can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.

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