Cranberry-Apple Compote

Ingredients

• 1 stick cinnamon (3-inch)
• 4 cups cranberries fresh
• 1.3 cups apples i use 2 granny smith apples diced peeled
• 0.5 cup maple syrup 
• 1 cup orange juice 
• 1 teaspoon orange rind grated

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Combine the first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup.
2. Add the cranberries and diced apple; cook over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in syrup, and cook an additional 5 minutes. Discard the cinnamon stick.
3. Serve compote at room temperature.