Best 11 Dried Cranberry And Apricot Compote Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our versatile Dried Cranberry and Apricot Compote, a vibrant and flavorful condiment that elevates both sweet and savory dishes. This delectable compote is crafted from a harmonious blend of plump, sun-kissed dried cranberries and succulent, golden apricots, gently simmered in a delicate syrup infused with aromatic spices. Its vibrant red hue and enticing aroma are sure to tantalize your senses and add a touch of elegance to any meal.

Discover a world of culinary possibilities with our curated collection of recipes featuring this versatile compote. Embark on a culinary journey as you explore its diverse applications, from sweet to savory creations. Elevate your morning routine with a dollop of compote atop yogurt parfaits or oatmeal, transforming them into vibrant and flavorful masterpieces. Enhance the richness of your cheeseboards by pairing the compote with aged cheddar or creamy brie, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Unleash your creativity in the kitchen as you incorporate this compote into glazes for roasted chicken or pork, imbuing them with a tantalizing fruity sweetness.

Explore the delightful possibilities of baked goods infused with the vibrant flavors of the compote. Transform ordinary muffins and scones into extraordinary treats by adding spoonfuls of compote to the batter, resulting in moist and flavorful pastries that will tantalize your taste buds. Create stunning tarts and pies, filling them with a layer of compote that adds a burst of color and a symphony of flavors.

Our collection of recipes caters to every palate and dietary preference. Discover gluten-free and vegan variations of the compote, ensuring that everyone can enjoy its delectable taste. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can craft this culinary gem in the comfort of your own kitchen. Let your creativity flourish as you experiment with different flavor combinations, adding a touch of citrus zest or a hint of aromatic spices to create a compote that is uniquely yours.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

DRIED-CRANBERRY-AND-APRICOT COMPOTE



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A vibrant sauce is the finishing touch on any Thanksgiving plate. This showstopping compote requires less than 15 minutes of hands-on time. Serve it with our Citrus-Rubbed Turkey with Cider Gravy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dried cranberries
12 dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup sweet white wine, such as Moscato
1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
Salt and pepper
2-3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring cranberries, apricots, wine, and 1/2 cup water to a rapid simmer over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is almost absorbed and fruit is softened, 10 minutes. Stir in ginger and season with salt, pepper, and vinegar. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g

SWEET DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water, divided into 2 containers
8 ounces dried apples, pears and apricots
1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
4 ounces sugar, approximately 1/2 cup
1 lemon, zested
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole clove

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups of the water with the dried fruit in a large bowl. Let soak for 1 hour.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 2 cups of water, orange juice, sugar, and lemon zest over medium-high heat. Add the fruit and the soaking liquid to the pan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cinnamon and clove. Simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has softened and the mixture has thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Serve warm or cold.
  • Cook's Note: If using store bought dried fruit, chop the pieces into 1/2-inch chunks and simmer the mixture an additional 15 to 20 minutes.

DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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This is an absolute go-to dish for people taking pain medication. Why? Because many pain meds, especially opiates, can stop up the works, if you get my meaning. This isn't your typical fiber-laden, tasteless concoction. (Can you say bran muffin?) In addition to prunes, the traditional remedy, this compote also includes dried apricots and cherries, and we've also brought ginger and cardomom to the party. The result is a delicious compote that smells incredible while it's cooking and goes great over oatmeal or on toast. For those days when you need a kick start, this blend will nudge you in the right direction. Believe me, it works. Before cooking the compote, it's best to soak the fruit for a few hours, or preferably overnight, so plan ahead. This is great served warm or at room temperature.

Yield makes 4 to 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup pitted prunes
1 cup unsulfured dried apricots
1 cup dried cherries or raisins
3 cinnamon sticks
6 cardamom pods, or 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger, or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine the prunes, apricots, cherries, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and salt in a saucepan and add water to cover. Soak overnight, if possible, or for a few hours before cooking.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat and gently simmer for about 1 hour, until the fruit is very, very soft and the liquid is syrupy. Stir in the lemon juice and remove from the heat. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks.
  • Goes with Best Oatmeal Ever (page 128), Creamy Millet (page 136), and Creamiest Buckwheat (page 138).
  • You can use dried apples, pears, figs, or any combination of dried fruit to equal 3 cups.
  • The compote is a versatile condiment that crosses culinary boundaries and can be used on both sweet and savory dishes. Stir it into yogurt, spoon it alongside a sweet potato, or serve it atop oatmeal. You can even use it like jam: spread a dollop on a piece of toast with almond butter.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 days or in the freezer for 2 months.
  • (per serving)
  • Calories: 303
  • Total Fat: 0g (0g saturated, 0g monounsaturated)
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Sodium: 85mg

APRICOT DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE



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In rural homes in Eastern Europe summer fruits are often dried for compotes in the winter. This fruit compote is rich in apricot, prunes and raisins.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup dried apricot halves
1/2 cup pitted prune
1/2 cup raisins
3 cups water
1/4 cup sugar
1 (2 inch) cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
ground allspice, if desired (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients, except orange extract. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, 20 minutes.
  • Remove and discard cinnamon stick.
  • Stir in orange extract.
  • Serve hot or cold.

DRIED CRANBERRY COMPOTE



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Categories     Sauce     Fruit     Dessert     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Cranberry     Fall     Chill     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan and bring to boil. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand until cranberries have absorbed liquid but are still slightly chewy, about 1 hour. Refrigerate until cold. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

DRIED APRICOT-CHERRY COMPOTE



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Looking for a delicious dessert? Then check out this apricot-cherry compote made in slow cooker.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packages (6 ounces each) dried apricots
2 cans (5 1/2 ounces each) apricot nectar
1/2 cup sweetened dried cherries
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Serve warm or chilled. To chill, cool about 2 hours, then spoon compote into container; cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg

APRICOT APPLE COMPOTE



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You won't have to skip dessert when this comforting compote is on the menu. "I asked a friend of mine how she could eat dessert and still stay thin, and she handed me this recipe," shares Suzan Wiener of Spring Hill, Florida. A touch of cinnamon and lemon accents the fruit flavor...and the dish is a snap to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 dried apricots, halved and sliced
1/2 cup water
4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a bowl, soak apricots in water for 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons water. In a saucepan, combine the apricots, apples, sugar and reserved water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice, zest and cinnamon. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

DRIED FIG, APRICOT AND CHERRY COMPOTE



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Categories     Sauce     Ginger     Fig     Apricot     Cherry     Brandy     Fall     Vegan     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups water
1 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
1 8-ounce package dried Calimyrna figs, stemmed, figs halved lengthwise
1 6-ounce package dried apricots
1 cup dried tart cherries (about 4 1/2 ounces)
3/4 cup brandy
3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Combine 2 1/2 cups water, sugar and cinnamon sticks in large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add figs and simmer uncovered 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in apricots, cherries and then brandy. Return to heat and simmer uncovered until all fruits are tender but still retain shape, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in crystallized ginger. Cool. (Compote can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Serve at room temperature or chilled.

DRIED CRANBERRY COMPOTE RECIPE



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Provided by á-170456

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups dried cranberries coarsely chopped
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan and bring to boil. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand until cranberries have absorbed liquid but are still slightly chewy, about 1 hour. Refrigerate until cold. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) This recipe yields about 1 1/2 cups.

CRANBERRY APRICOT COMPOTE



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Fruit     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Cranberry     Apricot     Fall     Shallot     Gourmet     Fat Free     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup dried apricots (about 6 ounces)
two 12-ounce bags fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries (about 7 cups total)
1 cup water
1 cup sugar, or to taste
3 large shallots

Steps:

  • Quarter apricots and pick over cranberries. In a 3-quart saucepan bring water, sugar, and apricots to a boil and simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved, 5 minutes. Add cranberries and simmer until berries have burst, about 5 minutes. Finely chop shallots and stir into compote. Remove pan from heat and cool compote completely. Compote may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.

Tips:

  • Choose dried fruits that are plump and brightly colored. Avoid any that are shriveled or dull in appearance, as they may be old or of poor quality.
  • Rinse the dried fruits thoroughly before using. This will remove any dirt or debris that may be present.
  • Soak the dried fruits in hot water for 15-30 minutes before using. This will help to soften them and plump them up.
  • Use a variety of dried fruits in your compote. This will add flavor and visual appeal.
  • Add spices and herbs to your compote for extra flavor. Some good options include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice.
  • Serve your compote warm or cold. It can be enjoyed on its own, or used as a topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or pancakes.

Conclusion:

Dried cranberry and apricot compote is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great way to use up leftover dried fruits, and it is also a healthy and nutritious snack. With its sweet and tart flavor, this compote is sure to please everyone at your table.

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