Cranberry, Shallot, And Dried-Cherry Compote

Serves: 5

Ally Shanahan

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

64

Spice

65

Sweetness

44

Sourness

46

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 cup

Sugar

1 tsp

Salt

1 cup

Water

Directions:

1

In a saucepan of boiling water blanch shallots 1 minute and drain

2

Peel shallots and separate into cloves where possible

3

In a heavy saucepan cook shallots in butter over moderate heat, stirring, until coated well

4

Add sugar and 1 tablespoon vinegar and cook, stirring, until sugar mixture turns a golden caramel

5

Add remaining vinegar, wine, and salt and boil 1 minute

6

Add cherries and simmer, covered, 45 minutes, or until shallots are tender

7

Add cranberries and water and boil gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes, or until cranberries burst

8

Transfer compote to a bowl and cool

9

Compote may be made 5 days ahead and chilled, covered

10

In a saucepan of boiling water blanch shallots 1 minute and drain

11

Peel shallots and separate into cloves where possible

12

In a heavy saucepan cook shallots in butter over moderate heat, stirring, until coated well

13

Add sugar and 1 tablespoon vinegar and cook, stirring, until sugar mixture turns a golden caramel

14

Add remaining vinegar, wine, and salt and boil 1 minute

15

Add cherries and simmer, covered, 45 minutes, or until shallots are tender

16

Add cranberries and water and boil gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes, or until cranberries burst

17

Transfer compote to a bowl and cool

18

Compote may be made 5 days ahead and chilled, covered

19

Serve compote at room temperature

20

Serve compote at room temperature