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Maple-Cranberry Compote

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A mixture of maple syrup and brown sugar tames the tang of the cranberries.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    2 hours 20 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, rinsed
1/2 cup pure maple syrup (preferably Grade B)
1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

Preparation

  1. Combine cranberries, maple syrup, brown sugar, cranberry juice, and lemon peel in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low and simmer until most berries pop and juices thicken slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to small bowl. Chill until cold, about 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.

TagsCondimentCompoteCranberryBerryFruitDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianMake AheadEasyMeal PrepSimmerThanksgivingBon Appétit
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