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Fresh Fruit Compote

This beautiful fruit compote is like a breath of fresh air on your Thanksgiving table! It's naturally sweet, takes just minutes to throw together, and balances out all those rich, heavy dishes perfectly. Plus, you can make it the night before and let those flavors meld in the fridge.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 2 medium pears peeled and diced
  • 1 large apple peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 orange

Method
 

  1. Combine cranberries, pears, apples, orange juice, and honey in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the cinnamon stick and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
  3. Cook for 12-15 minutes until the cranberries pop and the fruit is tender but not mushy.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and orange zest.
  5. Remove the cinnamon stick and let cool to room temperature. Serve warm or chilled.