Cranberry Compote

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Yield: Makes 8 servings (1/2-cup each)
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Ingredients:
1
package (12 ounces) cranberries

1/4
cup orange juice

3/4
cup water

1/2
cup sucralose-based sugar substitute

2
tablespoons dark brown sugar

1/4
teaspoon five-spice powder

2
teaspoons grated fresh ginger

1/8
teaspoon salt

1
teaspoon butter



Preparation:
1.
Wash and pick over cranberries, discarding any bad ones. Combine cranberries and all remaining ingredients except butter in large saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes or until berries begin to pop.

2.
Cook and stir 5 minutes or until saucy consistency is reached. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Allow to cool; refrigerate until cold. Compote keeps up to 1 week under refrigeration.





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