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Cranberry Compote

A cranberry-focused fruit salad with winter spices

Source: Mom

My mom made this every Christmas. I think she and I were the only ones who liked it.

Ingredients

  • 2 apples, chopped
  • 1 package fresh cranberries (16 oz?)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) apricot halves, drained
  • 1 tsp grated orange peel
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Optional: chopped pecans, to taste

Procedure

In saucepan, combine all ingredients except nuts. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered until the apples and cranberries are tender or pop, ~10-15 minutes. Stir in pecans. Serve warm or chilled. Store in refrigerator.

I may add more apples and use more cinnamon -- whatever your taste. I also cut up peaches and apricots to bite-size pieces.

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