Orange Cranberry Compote

A jar of cranberry compote on a white linen towel next to orange slices

Looking to make a sticky, slightly sweet and tart sauce to pair with appetizers, breakfasts and desserts this holiday season? This Orange Cranberry Compote recipe is an easy recipe to make in advance and serve with all the things, from cheese boards to bruschetta and more.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 75kcal

Ingredients

Orange Cranberry Compote

1 cup navel orange segments about 2-3, peeled and quartered
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ cup cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed
½ lemon juiced
Pinch of kosher salt

Orange Cranberry Compote Crostini

1 baguette toasted and sliced (12 oz.)
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¼ cup Feta cheese crumbles for sprinkling

Instructions

Make the Orange Cranberry Compote

Add the orange segments, 3 tablespoons of sugar, cranberry sauce, orange zest, orange juice and lemon juice to a medium saucepan. Season with a pinch of kosher salt, and give it a stir.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, allowing to cook for 10-15 minutes.
Taste the compote as it thickens and add additional sugar, if necessary. (Do this to your taste, obviously. If you like a sweeter compote, add 1-2 more tablespoons of sugar here until it tastes ideal. We're starting with 3 tablespoons so it's more tart, and you can doctor it as needed.)
Let bubble until the orange breaks down completely, about 20 minutes.
Transfer to a mason jar, and let cool to room temperature.
Store in the refrigerator until time to serve.

Make the Crostini

Toast and slice the baguette into rounds.
Serve the warm bread alongside the compote with a spoon and a small bowl of crumbled feta cheese.
Allow guests to prepare their bruschetta to their liking, and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe makes about 6 oz. of compote.

How to store: Store in an airtight food storage container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Serve cold or at room temperature.

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