Best 5 Cranberry Shallot And Dried Cherry Compote Recipes

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Cranberry shallot and dried cherry compote is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, condiment, or even as a dessert. With its vibrant color, sweet and tangy flavor, and unique texture, this compote is sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a festive addition to your holiday table or a simple and delicious way to use up leftover cranberries, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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CRANBERRY, SHALLOT, AND DRIED CHERRY COMPOTE



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Fruit     Side     Thanksgiving     Vinegar     Cranberry     Cherry     White Wine     Fall     Shallot     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings (about 3 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound small (1-inch-wide) shallots or pearl onions (preferably red), left unpeeled
1 tablespoon unsalted butter or vegetable oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried sour cherries (5 ounces)
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (8 ounces; not thawed if frozen)
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Blanch shallots in a 3-quart saucepan of boiling water 1 minute, then drain. Peel shallots and separate into cloves if necessary.
  • Cook shallots in butter in 3-quart saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add sugar and 1 tablespoon vinegar and cook, stirring frequently, until sugar mixture turns a golden caramel, 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully add remaining vinegar, wine, and salt and boil, stirring, 1 minute (use caution, as mixture will bubble up). Add cherries and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until shallots are tender and liquid is syrupy, about 45 minutes.
  • Add cranberries and water and gently boil over moderate heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have burst, about 10 minutes. Transfer compote to a bowl and cool completely.

CRANBERRY, SHALLOT, AND DRIED-CHERRY COMPOTE



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Cherry     Shallot     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound shallots (about 16, each about 1 inch in diameter)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried unsweetened sour cherries* (about 8 ounces)
2 cups fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries, picked over
1/2 cup water
*available at specialty foods shops and many supermarkets

Steps:

  • In a saucepan of boiling water blanch shallots 1 minute and drain. Peel shallots and separate into cloves where possible.
  • In a heavy saucepan cook shallots in butter over moderate heat, stirring, until coated well. Add sugar and 1 tablespoon vinegar and cook, stirring, until sugar mixture turns a golden caramel. Add remaining vinegar, wine, and salt and boil 1 minute. Add cherries and simmer, covered, 45 minutes, or until shallots are tender.
  • Add cranberries and water and boil gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes, or until cranberries burst. Transfer compote to a bowl and cool. Compote may be made 5 days ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Serve compote at room temperature.

CRANBERRY COMPOTE



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Serve with Shaker Citrus Pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups fresh cranberries
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Zest of 1/2 orange
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Place over medium-high heat, and cook 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries start to pop but are still whole. Transfer to a bowl to cool; serve.

DRIED-CRANBERRY-AND-APRICOT COMPOTE



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A vibrant sauce is the finishing touch on any Thanksgiving plate. This showstopping compote requires less than 15 minutes of hands-on time. Serve it with our Citrus-Rubbed Turkey with Cider Gravy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dried cranberries
12 dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup sweet white wine, such as Moscato
1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
Salt and pepper
2-3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring cranberries, apricots, wine, and 1/2 cup water to a rapid simmer over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is almost absorbed and fruit is softened, 10 minutes. Stir in ginger and season with salt, pepper, and vinegar. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g

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:

  • To make the compote ahead of time, prepare it up to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, bring it to room temperature or warm it gently in a saucepan over low heat.
  • If you don't have dried cherries on hand, you can substitute another dried fruit, such as raisins, currants, or cranberries.
  • This compote is also delicious served over ice cream, yogurt, or pancakes.
  • For a more tart compote, use more cranberries and less sugar.
  • If you like a thicker compote, cook it for a few minutes longer, stirring constantly.

Conclusion:

This cranberry-shallot-and-dried-cherry compote is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It's perfect for serving with roasted meats, poultry, or fish. It can also be used as a topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or pancakes. And it's also great for making cocktails or mocktails. No matter how you choose to use it, this compote is sure to be a hit.

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