Spiced Apple and Cranberry Compote

Elevate your seasonal celebrations with this Spiced Apple and Cranberry Compote, a vibrant and versatile side dish that’s bursting with warm, cozy flavors. With tender apples, tart cranberries, and a blend of aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of tangy sweetness and rich holiday essence. A hint of fresh orange juice and zest adds a citrusy brightness, while a touch of vanilla rounds out the flavor profile beautifully. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make compote is the ultimate companion to pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or yogurt, and it even complements savory favorites like roasted meats. Whether you serve it warm or at room temperature, this festive compote is as versatile as it is irresistible. Perfect for cozy breakfasts, decadent desserts, or holiday feasts, this recipe is a must-try for fall and winter gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium Apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and diced)
• 1.5 cups Fresh or frozen cranberries
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 0.25 cups Fresh orange juice
• 0.25 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 zest Zest of one orange

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine diced apples, cranberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, orange juice, and water.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir to combine all the ingredients.

Step 3

Add the ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt. Stir the spices into the mixture until evenly distributed.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the cranberries have burst, creating a jammy texture.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.

Step 6

Allow the compote to cool slightly before serving. It will thicken as it cools.

Step 7

Serve warm or at room temperature. Pair it with pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, or roasted meats, or use it as a filling for pastries.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1283.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1024.3

Total Fat 2.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 611.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 267.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.7g	0%
Total Sugars 209.3g
Protein 4.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 130.4mg	0%
Iron 2.0mg	0%
Potassium 1195.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.9%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 96.5%