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Welcome to my Cranberry Compote Recipe.

A fast cooked compote, which will delight you in autumn and winter as a side dish.

I like the red berries! The great heather plant has a unique sourish-harsh taste.

No wonder it is very popular.

Especially in the USA it is an indispensable ingredient for Thanksgiving as a sweet addition to the Turkey.

So let’s go into the kitchen now and quickly conjure up a great compote. I wish you all the best!

Table of Contents

  • 1. Cranberry, the large-fruited Berry introduces itself
  • 2. Preserve Cranberries
  • 3. Recipe Cranberry Compote
  • 4. Nutritional Information
  • 5. Recipes to match this Dish

1. Cranberry, the large-fruited Berry introduces itself

Cranberries are not cowberries and you can either juice or boil the fruits.

Some time ago I had given a recipe for cowberries as part of adevelopment of recipes.

The experimental kitchen used the easily available cranberry instead. Of course the recipe didn’t work, that can happen 🙂 if you use pears instead of apples!

Additional information: Did you know that cranberries can swim? This should make the harvest much easier.

The value contribution of the great red fruits to maintaining urinary tract and bladder health was often discussed.

In fact, the power of efficacy is still open. Other positive aspects can hardly be argued away 🙂

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Fresh cranberries contain a lot of vitamin C, vitamin A and antioxidants!

Tip from Chef Thomas Sixt

2. Preserve Cranberries

Our aromatic wonder berries make a fine compote that will enrich your food on your plate in autumn and winter.

You can also add it to your muesli or use it for baking! And isn’t it wonderful: You don’t need much time and only a few ingredients.

How long do you cook cranberries? The fruits burst open during cooking: plop, plop… That sounds almost like preparing popcorn.

List of Ingredients for Shopping and Kitchen Checks

  • cranberries
  • apples (optional)
  • sugar
  • lemon juice and lemon grime
  • vanilla pod and scraped pulp
  • cinnamon
  • star anise
  • cloves

Now you can let the compote steep for another 10 minutes and then fill it up.

2.1How durable is my Cranberry Compote?

You can store my compote in the fridge for 3 days. For a larger stock I take this way:

  • I use sterile screw glasses.
  • Therefore I put the empty, heat-resistant glasses together with the lids in a pot with boiling water.
  • My compote has to be very hot in the glass.
  • Then quickly put the lid on it and screw it down tightly.
  • Thus the compote in the glass holds nearly 1 year.– By the way also a great gift and souvenir!

2.2 Variations of Compote, Add Apples!

Kranbeeren – so the German designation – can be prepared in different ways. You can use the berries to make compote, jam or jelly. In the cake they also taste great as a direct inlay. Here I would like to introduce you to the classic variant of processed fruit.

Spicessugar, cinnamon, vanilla, star anise, cloves, cardamom, lemon peel zest, orange peel zest
Liquidlemon juice, water, sherry, rum, orange juice
Fruit Friendspear, apple, orange
Fits to…turkey, poultry like duck and goose, game, braised beef, camembert, blue cheese, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, chestnuts, rice pudding, yoghurt, cake

3. Recipe Cranberry Compote

The following is a step-by-step guide for you and the recipe with exact ingredients. Have fun and good luck!

Cranberry Compote

Cooked, photographed and written down by chef Thomas Sixt.

Servings 2

Calories 83

Total Time 215 Min.

Preparation Time 15 Min.

Cook Time 20 Min.

Simple guide to prepare cranberry compote.

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Ingredients

1000 g Cranberries
500 g brown sugar (I take raw cane sugar)
300 ml Water (still water or tap water)
1 pc Lemon (I use an organic lemon for juice and lemon peel abrasion.)
1 pc vanilla pod, the vanilla pulp
2 pc cloves
1/2 stick cinnamon
2 pc Star Anise

Instruction

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Prepare berries

Prepare the ingredients.

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Wash

Wash 1 kg cranberries well.

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Prepare lemon

Finely grate the peel of 1 lemon and set aside the lemon peel for further use.

Then squeeze out the lemon.

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Prepare vanilla

Halve a vanilla pod with a sharp knife.

Scratch out the vanilla pulp with a knife.

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Add sugar

Add the vanilla pulp and 500 g brown sugar.

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Add cinnamon

Break open a cinnamon stick lengthwise with your hand and halve it.

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Ad anise

Add 2 pieces of star anise.

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Add cloves

Add 2 cloves.

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Prepare cooking

Put all ingredients in a high pot.

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Cook compote

Heat cranberries, lemon juice, sugar, 300 ml water and spices on the stove.

Stir with a wooden spoon while cooking.

When the berries burst, reduce the heat and allow to steep gently for about 20 minutes to develop the flavour.

Stir at least once every 5 minutes.

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Serve

Arrange for direct consumption in small bowls.

Remove cinnamon, anise and cloves.

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Preserve in Jar

To preserve the compote, pour it into clean preserving jars while it is boiling hot and screw together quickly.

Enjoy your meal!

If your schedule allows it, leave the compote next to the stove for a good 2-4 hours after cooking to mature. The aromas will develop even better.

Then heat up again strongly. The fruit preparation should boil for a good 3-5 minutes. Then pour into the clean preserving jars and quickly close with a screw cap.

Let the glasses cool down and hide them 🙂

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4. Nutritional Information

5. Recipes to match this Dish

Cranberry compote harmonises excellently with the following dishes…

Venison roast
Boeuf a la mode
Red cabbage
Carpaccio
Goat cheese salad

Other fruit preparations:

Plum Sauce – German Pflaumenmus Cherry Jam Recipe with 3 Ingredients Plum Jam Recipe Apricot Roaster Recipe for better Apricot Compote Redcurrant Jam Cold Stirred – Easy Recipe Red Currant Marmalade Recipe, fine Jam delicious make yourself! Rhubarb Compote Recipe Quince Jam Recipe for special Spread Quince Jelly Recipe for a fine Spread Raspberry Jam Recipe Cranberry Compote – Preserve Cranberries Apple Compote Recipe

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FAQs

How do you make Bobby Deen cranberry sauce? ›

Bobby Deen's recipe

Cooking is as simple as combining the sugar, orange juice, ½ cup of water, the cinnamon, salt and cranberries in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 15 minutes - and then let cool before serving.

How long can homemade cranberry sauce last in the fridge? ›

When to Toss Cranberry Sauce. Cranberry sauce will last for two hours at room temperature. Homemade cranberry sauce will last in the fridge for 10 to 14 days. Canned cranberry sauce that has been opened will last up to a week in the fridge.

What cranberry sauce is used with? ›

Cranberry sauce can be used with a variety of meats, including turkey, pork, chicken, and ham. Cranberry sauce is often eaten in conjunction with turkey for Christmas in the United Kingdom and Canada or Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada, and it is only rarely eaten or served in other contexts there.

Does cranberry sauce have pectin? ›

Cranberries are high in pectin, which helps them set naturally into a jelly without the need for any other thickeners. Orange zest and cinnamon are natural flavor pairings for cranberries, enhancing and complementing their tartness.

Why is my homemade cranberry sauce runny? ›

Mistake #2: Your Cranberry Sauce Is Too Runny

You may have added too much liquid to the cranberries. In addition to pectin, cranberries contain water, which means you only need to add a splash of liquid to get the cooking going. Add too much and you'll be stirring at the stove much longer than expected.

Why is my homemade cranberry sauce not thickening? ›

One possibility is that you may not have used enough sugar: Sugar helps the sauce firm up, so be sure to use the full amount called for in a recipe. Another possibility is that the cranberries need to boil for longer, releasing their pectin and ensuring a jelly consistency.

Can I freeze my homemade cranberry sauce? ›

Yes, you can freeze homemade cranberry sauce—and it works well. It's best to store it in the freezer for up to 3 months; the taste may be affected due to its water content if frozen longer. Keep this in mind when putting away your leftover sauce and use it during this optimal period as part of an easy weeknight dinner.

Can dogs eat cranberries? ›

Both fresh and dried cranberries are safe to feed to dogs in small quantities. Whether your dog will like this tart treat is another question. Either way, moderation is important when feeding cranberries to dogs, as with any treat, as too many can lead to an upset stomach.

Should you make cranberry sauce the day before? ›

The sauce can be made up to 1 week in advance; keep refrigerated, and do not add the nuts until Thanksgiving Day, a few hours before serving. If your sauce doesn't set after you've chilled it, put it back on the stove and simmer it for another 5 minutes or so, then let it cool and chill. That should do the trick.

How to jazz up cranberry sauce? ›

Top with dried or fresh fruits

Sure, you can go all meta with some dried cranberries or sliced fresh raw cranberries, but I also like to think about complementary flavors — dried cherries, dried mulberries, golden raisins, chopped apricots. All work great with cranberry sauce.

What cheese goes with cranberry? ›

If you want to know what to do with leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving or Holiday dinner, Cranberry Grilled Cheese with white cheddar or Brie or both is the superior way to use a few tablespoons of it.

What is the best way to serve cranberry sauce? ›

You open the can, slide the contents onto a plate, and either slice it into neat rounds, or break it into chunks to serve it. I have known people to eat it with a spoon straught out of the jar. Some people arrange round slices of cranberry sauce on lettuce leaves and top them with mandarin oranges from a can.

What is the difference between cranberry sauce and jellied cranberry sauce? ›

The major variation you're likely to come across is "whole berry" versus "jellied." The only difference between them is that the jellied sauce is cooked until the berries have completely broken down. They both slide out of the can as a wobbly red cylinder.

What thickens cranberry sauce? ›

The sugar in the syrup helps the mixture thicken. It could also be because you haven't cooked the mixture long enough. The cranberries need to cook long enough to burst so that they release plenty of pectin which is a thickener naturally found in cranberries.

How do you thicken cranberry sauce without gelatin? ›

Cranberries contain natural pectin and will gel without any additions. Cook until the berries pop to release the juices and then simmer another 5 minutes or so. It will not seem thick then but will thicken as it cools. If you really want it thicker, you can add additional pectin with a product such as Sure-Jell.

What is in Bobby Flay's Bobby sauce? ›

His fry sauce in particular has become a staple of Flay's, reflecting his signature style with a spicy twist. The best part about the recipe for Bobby Flay's fry sauce? It requires just three ingredients: mayonnaise, roasted red pepper puree, and adobo sauce.

Are you supposed to cook canned cranberry sauce? ›

It's perfectly fine to serve up cranberry sauce — whole berry or jelled — straight out of the can. But in my experience, heating the canned sauce up takes its flavor to the next level. Plus, it becomes a little more aesthetically pleasing.

Is canned cranberry sauce better than homemade? ›

While there are some editors who prefer homemade cranberry sauce, the canned variety also has quite a following. "There's something so beautifully perfect about the texture of canned cranberry sauce, and none of those homemade mess will ever compete," says Senior Digital Food Editor Kimberly Holland.

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