Kumquat and Cranberry Compote |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 70 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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If you can't find kumquats, don't panic the recipe works fine without them. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr Ingredients:
2 (12-oz) bags cranberries, thawed if frozen |
9 oz kumquats, trimmed and quartered lengthwise (1 1/2 cups) |
1 cup water |
1 1/4 cups sugar |
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger |
2 whole star anise |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Stir together all ingredients in a 4-quart heavy saucepan and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until berries have burst, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove star anise and cool completely.
2. Cooks' note: Compote can be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered.
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