Best 8 Cranberry And Tart Cherry Compote Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Cranberry and Tart Cherry Compote, a vibrant and versatile sauce that elevates any meal with its sweet-tart symphony. Crafted with fresh cranberries and tart cherries, this compote strikes a perfect balance between tangy and sweet. Whether you're seeking a vibrant topping for pancakes, waffles, and yogurt, or a luscious filling for pies, tarts, and muffins, this compote is your culinary companion. Its vibrant red hue adds a touch of elegance to breakfast tables, dessert spreads, and holiday feasts. With variations including a slow-cooker method and a sugar-free option using monk fruit sweetener, this recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences and cooking styles. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the versatility of our Cranberry and Tart Cherry Compote, a true taste sensation that promises to tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-CHERRY COMPOTE



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Dark sweet cherries and apple cider lend sweetness and depth to this bourbon-and-black-pepper-spiked cranberry sauce.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Cranberry     Cherry     Fruit     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

20 ounces frozen or fresh cranberries (about 4 1/2 cups)
10 ounces frozen dark sweet cherries (about 2 cups)
1 1/4 cups (packed) brown sugar
1/2 cup apple cider
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup bourbon

Steps:

  • Bring cranberries, cherries, brown sugar, cider, and pepper to a boil over high heat in a medium saucepan. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, then stir in bourbon. Reduce heat, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring often and pushing fruit against the side of the pan with the back of a wooden spoon to break apart slightly, until thick and syrupy, about 25 minutes more. Let cool completely.
  • Do Ahead
  • Sauce can be made 5 days ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.

SIMPLE TART CHERRY COMPOTE



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Tart cherries are hard to find where I live but when we occasionally come across them, we look forward to making this recipe to put over local vanilla bean gelato. Sweet and tart all at the same time. Also delicious on ice cream, pound cake, pancakes, Greek yogurt... The options are endless! It's the taste of summer for our family! Keeps up to 3 days in the fridge.

Provided by trixie_stardust73

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 44m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup water
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 ½ cups pitted tart cherries
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Bring 3/4 cup water, sugar, and cinnamon to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cherries; bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cherries soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour over the cherry mixture in the saucepan. Stir until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a container and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 2.6 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

FLATHEAD CHERRY COMPOTE



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This simple compote is a great accompaniment to roasted lamb or beef. We live in Flathead cherry country so that's what I use, but any sweet dark cherry will work. If using frozen cherries, it usually isn't necessary to add the water.

Provided by DarlisJ

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 ½ teaspoons water
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the cherries, sugar, rosemary, and water in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until cherries are tender and sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

CHERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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My mother-in-law makes this super-easy sauce every Thanksgiving. Cherries give tart cranberries a slightly sweet flavor. I serve it alongside turkey, pork and ham.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups water
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (1 pound)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries, drained

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add cranberries and cherries. Bring to a boil. Cook uncovered, until cranberries begin to pop, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat; cook 20 minutes longer or until thickened. Pour into a serving dish. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY COMPOTE



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This best-of-the-season dish adds to the beauty and bounty of any holiday spread. Whether served warm or cold, it's a delectable fruity treat for the taste buds as well as for the eyes when it's presented in a clear glass bowl. -Carole Dishman, Hampton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
1 can (15 ounces) apricot halves, drained
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until cranberries pop and apples are tender. Add the peaches and apricots; heat through. Stir in pecans; serve warm or chilled. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY, SHALLOT, AND DRIED-CHERRY COMPOTE



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Cherry     Shallot     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound shallots (about 16, each about 1 inch in diameter)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried unsweetened sour cherries* (about 8 ounces)
2 cups fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries, picked over
1/2 cup water
*available at specialty foods shops and many supermarkets

Steps:

  • In a saucepan of boiling water blanch shallots 1 minute and drain. Peel shallots and separate into cloves where possible.
  • In a heavy saucepan cook shallots in butter over moderate heat, stirring, until coated well. Add sugar and 1 tablespoon vinegar and cook, stirring, until sugar mixture turns a golden caramel. Add remaining vinegar, wine, and salt and boil 1 minute. Add cherries and simmer, covered, 45 minutes, or until shallots are tender.
  • Add cranberries and water and boil gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes, or until cranberries burst. Transfer compote to a bowl and cool. Compote may be made 5 days ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Serve compote at room temperature.

CHERRY COMPOTE



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Funny enough I didn't find a similar recipe here so I decided to post it. Serve over cheesecake.

Provided by Bethania

Categories     Fruit Filling Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (14.5 ounce) cans pitted sour cherries, drained
1 cup white sugar
3 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine cherries, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat slightly and simmer until mixture becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in lemon juice. Let cool to room temperature before serving, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 3.3 mg

CRANBERRY, SHALLOT, AND DRIED CHERRY COMPOTE



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Fruit     Side     Thanksgiving     Vinegar     Cranberry     Cherry     White Wine     Fall     Shallot     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings (about 3 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound small (1-inch-wide) shallots or pearl onions (preferably red), left unpeeled
1 tablespoon unsalted butter or vegetable oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried sour cherries (5 ounces)
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (8 ounces; not thawed if frozen)
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Blanch shallots in a 3-quart saucepan of boiling water 1 minute, then drain. Peel shallots and separate into cloves if necessary.
  • Cook shallots in butter in 3-quart saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add sugar and 1 tablespoon vinegar and cook, stirring frequently, until sugar mixture turns a golden caramel, 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully add remaining vinegar, wine, and salt and boil, stirring, 1 minute (use caution, as mixture will bubble up). Add cherries and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until shallots are tender and liquid is syrupy, about 45 minutes.
  • Add cranberries and water and gently boil over moderate heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have burst, about 10 minutes. Transfer compote to a bowl and cool completely.

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cranberries and tart cherries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any orange zest, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon instead.
  • The compote can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Serve the compote warm or cold, with yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.
  • You can also use the compote as a filling for pies, tarts, and other desserts.

Conclusion:

This cranberry and tart cherry compote is a delicious and versatile recipe that can be used in a variety of ways. It's a great way to use up fresh or frozen cranberries and tart cherries, and it's also a healthy and tasty addition to your breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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