Best 8 Cranberry And Tart Cherry Compote Recipes

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Whether you're looking for a festive addition to your holiday table or a refreshing snack, cranberry and tart cherry compote is a delicious and versatile dish that's sure to impress. This vibrant red compote is made with fresh or frozen cranberries and tart cherries, and can be sweetened with sugar or honey. The combination of sweet and tart flavors creates a taste that's both complex and satisfying. Plus, it's packed with antioxidants, making it a healthy treat as well.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-CHERRY COMPOTE



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Dark sweet cherries and apple cider lend sweetness and depth to this bourbon-and-black-pepper-spiked cranberry sauce.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Cranberry     Cherry     Fruit     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

20 ounces frozen or fresh cranberries (about 4 1/2 cups)
10 ounces frozen dark sweet cherries (about 2 cups)
1 1/4 cups (packed) brown sugar
1/2 cup apple cider
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup bourbon

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



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This fresh cranberry sauce is so much better than anything store-bought. Serve it with our Maple-Glazed Turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (12 ounces) cranberries, fresh or frozen (no need to thaw)
3 cups seedless red grapes
1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g

SIMPLE TART CHERRY COMPOTE



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Tart cherries are hard to find where I live but when we occasionally come across them, we look forward to making this recipe to put over local vanilla bean gelato. Sweet and tart all at the same time. Also delicious on ice cream, pound cake, pancakes, Greek yogurt... The options are endless! It's the taste of summer for our family! Keeps up to 3 days in the fridge.

Provided by trixie_stardust73

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 44m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup water
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 ½ cups pitted tart cherries
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 2.6 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

CRANBERRY AND STRAWBERRY COMPOTE



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I wanted something different than plain cranberry sauce or cranberries with oranges to accompany meat dishes for my holiday table. I happened to have frozen strawberries and a couple of apples and a bag of cranberries on hand and the rest as they say is history. I brought the first batch to my friends' house for dinner, and they loved it...even the children.

Provided by Karen Oriscak

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries, rinsed and picked over (I used Ocean Spray)
1 large sweet apple, such as mcintosh or macoun,peeled,cored,cut into pieces (organic if possible)
1 cup apple cider or 1 cup cranberry-apple cider, not apple juice
1 cup Splenda sugar substitute
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen strawberries, slightly thawed (organic, if possible)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.8, Fat 0.5, Sodium 3.3, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 12.5, Protein 1

RASPBERRY CHERRY COMPOTE



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This simple recipe makes a wonderful topping for ice cream, biscuits, or custard. Serve warm or cold. May substitute any sugar for cane juice and increase to desired sweetness. May substitute 2 sticks of cinnamon, removed at end of cook time. Increase or reduce amount of tapioca flour for desired consistency.

Provided by ErinMc

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups raspberries
2 cups cherries, pitted and diced
¼ cup evaporated cane juice
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon port wine
¼ cup tapioca flour

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CHERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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My mother-in-law makes this super-easy sauce every Thanksgiving. Cherries give tart cranberries a slightly sweet flavor. I serve it alongside turkey, pork and ham.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups water
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (1 pound)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries, drained

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.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY COMPOTE WITH MASCARPONE AND COOKIES



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This dessert is easy to assemble and offers a great way touse extra cranberries. Just serve the tart compote and sweetmascarpone atop store-bought cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup fresh or frozen (not thawed) cranberries
1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/3 cup brandy
3 tablespoons water
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
8 store-bought Italian shortbread cookies, such as Rigoli

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



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This best-of-the-season dish adds to the beauty and bounty of any holiday spread. Whether served warm or cold, it's a delectable fruity treat for the taste buds as well as for the eyes when it's presented in a clear glass bowl. -Carole Dishman, Hampton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
1 can (15 ounces) apricot halves, drained
1 cup chopped pecans

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Select fresh and ripe cranberries and tart cherries: Plump and brightly colored berries and cherries yield the best flavor and texture in the compote.
  • Use a combination of sugar and honey: This provides a balanced sweetness with a hint of floral complexity from the honey.
  • Simmer gently: Overcooking can cause the fruit to lose its vibrant color and texture, so maintain a gentle simmer throughout the cooking process.
  • Add spices and extracts for extra flavor: A touch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla extract can enhance the natural tartness of the cranberries and cherries.
  • Adjust the sweetness level to your preference: Taste the compote as it cooks and add more sugar or honey if desired. Remember, the tartness of the fruit should still shine through.

Conclusion:

This Cranberry and Tart Cherry Compote is a versatile and delicious condiment that adds a burst of flavor to various dishes. Whether you enjoy it as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or yogurt, or as a glaze for roasted meats and poultry, its vibrant color and tangy sweetness will elevate any culinary creation. Its ease of preparation and adaptability make it a must-have recipe for home cooks and culinary enthusiasts alike.

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