Apple Cranberry Compote
Homemade Apple Cranberry Compote is a showstopper for the holidays, but it's easy and delicious enough to be enjoyed year-round. Fresh cranberries and apple are simmered together to create a sweet, tart, and vibrant fruit sauce. With only 6 ingredients and 20 minute cook time, it couldn't be any easier!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- ¾ cup apple juice
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (tightly packed)
- ¾ tsp cinnamon
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (about 4 cups)
- 1 apple (peeled and diced into ½" cubes; about 1½ cups (see notes))
Instructions
- 1
Add apple juice, white sugar, and brown sugar to a saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring often to dissolve the sugars and prevent it from burning on the bottom.
- 2
Add the cranberries, cubed apple, and cinnamon. Return to a boil, then turn heat down to medium for a constant simmer. Let cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until thickened. Option to leave some cranberries whole or pop it by smashing it against the wall of your pot.
- 3
Take off the heat and let cool for a few minutes. It will continue to thicken. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.