Cranberry And Tart Cherry Compote Recipes

CRANBERRY-CHERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Bring cranberries, cherries, brown sugar, cider, and pepper to a boil over high heat in a medium saucepan. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, then stir in bourbon. Reduce heat, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring often and pushing fruit against the side of the pan with the back of a wooden spoon to break apart slightly, until thick and syrupy, about 25 minutes more. Let cool completely.
• Do Ahead
• Sauce can be made 5 days ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.

CRANBERRY-GRAPE COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium-high, bring cranberries, grapes, sugar, and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until most of the cranberries have popped and grapes are falling apart, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat; add salt and stir to combine. Let cool to room temperature (compote will thicken as it cools). Serve at room temperature.

SIMPLE TART CHERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Bring 3/4 cup water, sugar, and cinnamon to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cherries; bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cherries soften, about 5 minutes.
• Mix 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour over the cherry mixture in the saucepan. Stir until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a container and refrigerate.

CRANBERRY AND STRAWBERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Take frozen strawberries out to thaw.
• Wash, peel, core, and chop apple.
• Rinse and inspect cranberries.
• Whisk together apple cider and Splenda in medium saucepan.
• Over medium heat bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• When boiling, add cranberries and apple pieces.
• Return mixture to boiling over medium heat, then cover and cook 10 minutes or until cranberries have"popped" and compote is thickened.
• Remove saucepan from heat.
• Add cinnamon and partially thawed strawberries and stir until strawberries are thoroughly incorporated.
• Serve warm or chilled.
• Better second day after chilling in refrigerator.

RASPBERRY CHERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Stir raspberries, cherries, cane juice, and cinnamon together in a saucepan over medium-heat; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and continue cooking until the berries are tender and juicy, about 15 minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir port wine through the berry mixture; gradually add tapioca flour, while stirring, until dissolved completely into the compote.

CHERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add cranberries and cherries. Bring to a boil. Cook uncovered, until cranberries begin to pop, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat; cook 20 minutes longer or until thickened. Pour into a serving dish. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

CRANBERRY COMPOTE WITH MASCARPONE AND COOKIES

Steps:

• Bring cranberries, sugar, brandy, and water to a simmerin a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries are tender and liquid is syrupy,about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Cover,and keep warm.
• Just before serving, spread mascarpone onto cookies. Topeach with compote (reheat compote over low heat if needed).

CRANBERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until cranberries pop and apples are tender. Add the peaches and apricots; heat through. Stir in pecans; serve warm or chilled. Store in the refrigerator.