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Bourbon Cranberry Compote #SundaySupper

December 14, 2014

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Bourbon Cranberry Compote Gluten free and easy to make - perfect for sweet and savory dishes!

The best holiday foods need to meet a few requirements. They should have seasonal, festive foods in them. They should either be served warm or have warming spices in them. Having a bright pop of color is always a bonus. Oh, and some booze doesn’t hurt either. Plus, favorite family recipes or those with flavors that bring you right back to childhood are always winners.

That’s a lot of requirements for one little recipe to meet. I’m putting tons of pressure on my food this holiday season, but I think it can take it. Me? I’m not so sure. That’s why I like recipes with a little alcohol in them 🙂

We all have our favorite holiday recipes. And if you’re anything like me, you’re always adding new ones to the list as well. Because while traditions are great, they are flexible and always evolving. So are our tastes when it comes to food. There are so many foods I loved as a kid, but just don’t like now. I’m looking at you Ritz Bits.

Bourbon Cranberry Compote

So this Bourbon Cranberry Compote is the best of both worlds. It reminds me of that weird canned cranberry sauce I used to sometimes eat as a kid, but takes it to a whole new, fresh, adult level. Seasonal, ruby red cranberries are the star of this recipe with some cinnamon for warmth, though this can also be served warm or cold. And it has bourbon. Bourbon makes everything better.

In addition to the sweet tart cranberries, I added an apple for a bit of crunch and plump raisins for a little more sweetness. Whether you serve this compote alongside your meaty main dish, dolloped on top of cake, or drizzled on ice cream, it is sure to become one of your new favorite holiday recipes.

Bourbon Cranberry Compote

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Bourbon Cranberry Compote #SundaySupper


  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Varies
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Ingredients

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  • 1 large apple, cored and diced
  • 1 12 ounce bag of cranberries, washed and picked
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup water
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup bourbon

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine apple, cranberries, raisins, cinnamon, water, light brown sugar, and maple syrup. Place over medium high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the cranberries have burst and the apples have softened slightly, 10-15 minutes.
  2. Remove from the heat and stir in the bourbon. Place back on the heat and cook an additional 1 or 2 minutes. Serve warm, room temperature, or cold. Compote may be store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

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Filed Under: No Bake, Sweet Sauce Tagged With: Apples, Bourbon, Cinnamon, Compote, Cranberries, Holidays, Raisins

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Comments

  1. Renee says

    December 14, 2014 at 7:14 am

    Love it! I think I’ll make this for my family holiday meal.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 14, 2014 at 10:17 am

      Awesome! Let me know how it turns out, Renee!

      Reply
  2. Liz says

    December 14, 2014 at 7:31 am

    Boozed up cranberries? Spectacular!!!!

    Reply
  3. Joanne says

    December 14, 2014 at 10:44 am

    I am always ready and willing to update holiday favorites, and this is such a fun twist on cranberry sauce!

    Reply
  4. Deanna Samaan says

    December 14, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    Ohh This looks so yummy!!!! I want some of it!

    Reply
  5. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

    December 14, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    What a delicious cranberry dish!

    Reply
  6. Tara says

    December 14, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    I am totally in love with this recipe and have to make it soon. Darn, we aren’t having turkey again for the holidays and I just made one.

    Reply
  7. susan // the wimpy vegetarian says

    December 14, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    This would be perfect on my eggnog dutch baby pancakes!!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 16, 2014 at 12:16 pm

      Yes! So true!

      Reply
  8. Alice says

    December 14, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    This is a classic and a good one for sure! 🙂 I just started adding booze to my cranberries this year and its a must-have!

    Reply
  9. The Ninja Baker says

    December 14, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    Mmmm the tart cranberry topped on vanilla ice cream would be sublime, Laura! Bravo, too, for bringing out a dessert that does indeed pop with Christmas red! P.s. Are you sure you don’t want to give Ritz bits a second chance? =)

    Reply
  10. Nikki @ NikSnacks says

    December 14, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    This looks like fun to make!

    Reply
  11. Ala says

    December 15, 2014 at 3:08 am

    Hehe…I want to try some Ritz Bitz again (totally forgot about those!). Still, I’d rather try this compote–you’re right, it looks soooo festive and perfecto!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 16, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      I like some childhood foods, they’re just not one of them. Pop Tarts, Oreos, and gummy candies totally have me though.

      Reply
  12. Julie @ Texan New Yorker says

    December 15, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    Bourbon + cranberries = Julie eats the whole jar by herself. Seriously, this sounds and looks so delicious, with my favorite holiday flavors. Love it!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 16, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      Oh, yeah, I had to stop myself from eating this!

      Reply
  13. K / Pure & Complex says

    December 15, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    This compote looks so decadent and so wonderful.

    Reply
  14. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    December 16, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    Love the maple syrup addition!

    Reply
  15. Debbie Eccard says

    December 16, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    It looks fabulous and love the alcohol touch! Haha…

    Reply
  16. Sarah says

    December 16, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    So FANCY!I’d have it on crepes for breakfast too

    Reply
  17. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    December 17, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    Yup, I’m always up for recipes with a bit of booze in them, too. And who can resist bourbon? This looks wonderful — such vibrant color! Thanks, and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 18, 2014 at 4:03 pm

      Happy Holidays to you as well, John!

      Reply
  18. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

    December 17, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    Love the bourbon and cranberry compote!

    Reply
  19. Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:27 am

    Bourbon and cranberries for the holidays?! Bring it on! And, please, send some my way, too!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      December 18, 2014 at 4:03 pm

      I wish I could send you some, Julia!

      Reply

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