CRANBERRY-APPLE COMPOTE

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Wonderful on waffles, pancakes, and french toast, even ice cream. I serve it on Christmas morning; it can be made a day ahead. From the December 2001 issue of "Bon Appetit".

Provided by rochsann

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups apple cider
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
8 tablespoons butter
3 golden delicious apples, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (peeling is optional)
2 cups fresh cranberries or 2 cups frozen cranberries
1/2 cup sugar, plus
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk cider, corn syrup, and brown sugar in heavy large saucepan.
  • Boil over high heat until reduced to one cup, about 15 minutes.
  • Add 4 tablespoons butter; whisk until melted; remove from heat.
  • Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in another pan, heavy saucepan or skillet, over medium heat; add apple slices, and saute 2 minutes.
  • Add cranberries and 1/2 cup sugar; stir until cranberries begin to pop, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in reduced cider mixture; boil until reduced to syrup consistency, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining sugar, if desired.
  • Can be made a day ahead; cover and refrigerate.
  • Stir over medium heat until warmed through.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.4, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 125.8, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 37.5, Protein 0.5

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