Cranberry and Tart-Cherry Compote

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Cranberry and Tart-Cherry Compote
45 min.
3
533kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with this delightful Cranberry and Tart-Cherry Compote, a vibrant and flavorful addition to any meal. Perfect for vegetarians, vegans, and those seeking gluten-free and dairy-free options, this delectable sauce offers a symphony of flavors that will elevate your dishes. With its velvety texture and a perfect balance of sweet and tart notes, it pairs beautifully with everything from pancakes to roasted meats.

This compote brings together dried tart cherries and fresh cranberries, resulting in a refreshing burst of fruitiness. As the ingredients simmer together, the aromatic warmth of cinnamon and allspice enriches the experience, while a hint of lime zest brightens the mix, creating a truly unforgettable flavor profile. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply aiming to enhance your everyday meals, this easy yet impressive recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Prepared in just 45 minutes and designed to serve three, this compote can be made ahead of time—simply chill it for at least four hours before serving. And with the added benefit of being able to store it in the fridge for up to a week, it’s a convenient solution for any occasion. Get ready to savor the delightful layers of taste in this exceptional Cranberry and Tart-Cherry Compote!

Ingredients

  • cup cherries dried
  •  cinnamon sticks 
  • pinch coarse kosher salt 
  • 1.5 cups cranberries fresh
  • 1.5 cups cranberry juice cocktail 
  • ounces cranberries dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
  •  lime 
  • cup currant jelly ( one 10-ounce jar)

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Grate 1 1/2 teaspoons peel from lime; setaside.
  2. Cut off all peel and white pith fromlime. Working over bowl, cut betweenmembranes to release lime segments.
  3. Bring cranberry juice to boil in largesaucepan.
  4. Add lime segments, freshcranberries, and next 4 ingredients; bringto boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmeruntil mixture thickens, about 8 minutes.
  5. Addcurrant jelly. Simmer until jelly is melted,stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in lime peel andcoarse salt.
  7. Transfer to small bowl. Cover;chill at least 4 hours. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.
  8. Discard cinnamon stick before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories533kcal
Protein1.01%
Fat1.21%
Carbs97.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
78
Glycemic Load
56.38
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.806521705959%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
37.75mg
Delphinidin
3.88mg
Malvidin
0.22mg
Pelargonidin
0.33mg
Peonidin
25.79mg
Catechin
2.44mg
Epigallocatechin
0.53mg
Epicatechin
5.74mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.49mg
Hesperetin
9.6mg
Naringenin
0.76mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
4.31mg
Quercetin
12.62mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:532.69kcal
26.63%
Fat:0.75g
1.15%
Saturated Fat:0.08g
0.51%
Carbohydrates:135.4g
45.13%
Net Carbohydrates:128.61g
46.77%
Sugar:99.03g
110.03%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:54.83mg
2.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.4g
2.8%
Vitamin C:80.37mg
97.42%
Manganese:0.6mg
30.19%
Fiber:6.8g
27.18%
Vitamin E:1.78mg
11.85%
Copper:0.22mg
10.94%
Potassium:290.54mg
8.3%
Iron:1.32mg
7.31%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.31%
Vitamin K:7.38µg
7.03%
Calcium:59.16mg
5.92%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.81%
Phosphorus:45.18mg
4.52%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.42%
Magnesium:17.26mg
4.31%
Folate:16.72µg
4.18%
Selenium:2.87µg
4.1%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.16%
Vitamin B3:0.43mg
2.17%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.73%
Vitamin A:85.07IU
1.7%
Source:Epicurious