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Cranberry Orange Compote

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Cranberry Sauce
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Chef Gwen's Notes: This is a little too grown-up to be called a relish. Tired of wondering just what was in that wiggly cranberry sauce that came out of a can, I figured it was time to gussy up our Thanksgiving...
This is a little too grown-up to be called a relish. Tired of wondering just what was in that wiggly cranberry sauce that came out of a can, I figured it was time to gussy up our Thanksgiving table. I just didn't like seeing the impression of the can on the old stuff. Just like cooking with wine, the better the port you use, the better the compote will taste. Since it makes 3 cups, you can use any leftovers to spread on turkey sandwiches after Thanksgiving, or put a dollop on a wedge of warm brie and serve with crostini or crackers, or even use it as a glaze for ham.

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Serves 3 cups

1 (12-ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup sugar Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup ruby Port wine Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 of a large navel orange Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons Grand Marnier Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient

1 pinch nutmeg Ask a question about this ingredient

1 pinch salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup toasted, chopped walnuts (optional) Ask a question about this ingredient

Stir cranberries, sugar and Port together in a heavy saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
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Finely chop (even mince in a food processor if you want) the orange. Stir into cranberry relish and reduce heat to medium.
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Simmer until cranberries burst and mixture thickens slightly, about 10 to 12 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in cranberries (or cherries), Grand Marnier, spices and salt.
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Cool completely before folding in nuts (if using).
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2 Comments on Cranberry Orange Compote

mcs3000 added 7 months ago

This recipe needs to go into the Thanksgiving hall of fame. Making it for the third year in a row. And yes, I am already thinking of Thanksgiving - my favorite holiday.

AntoniaJames added over 2 years ago

Gwen, this looks so tasty! I've never used Port with cranberries, but I'm certainly going to try it now. The dried cherries sound like a delightful addition, too. Thanks for posting this!!