CRANBERRY COMPOTE

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The perfect ending to a Thanksgiving dinner. Great time of the year to get fresh cranberries. Light but not to sweet ~ Enjoy!

Provided by Carol Junkins @CarolAJ

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup(s) maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon(s) allspice powder
2 cup(s) orange juice
1 - black tea bag
1 tablespoon(s) grated fresh ginger
- zest of one large orange
- zest of one medium lime
- zest of one medium lemon
4 cup(s) fresh cranberries
6 - scoops of vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Warm maple syrup in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over a moderate flame. Add cloves and allspice. Add orange juice and teabag, then simmer 5 minutes. Add ginger and citrus zests, then simmer 10 minutes. Remove teabag, add cranberries, and cook 10-15 minutes longer over medium heat,stirring often, until the cranberries soften and break apart. Let cool at least 20 minutes, then serve warm or cool in an individual ice-cream cup or soda glass, garnished with a scoop of ice cream. yield: 6 servings

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