This Cranberry Compote is the perfect side dish for your holiday table—a popular dish because of its tart flavor and festive color.

It’s easy to make and can be prepared beforehand, so it’s perfect for busy holiday gatherings.

cranberry grape compote in a white bowl with rosemary as a garnish and Christmas napkin

Cranberry compote is made with fresh cranberries, grapes, sugar, and water + a pinch of salt, and it’s simmered until the cranberries are soft and the sauce is thickened. Serve this compote alongside your savory dishes, including turkey or ham, or enjoy it on the sweeter side as a topping for ice cream or pound cake.

This is, without a doubt, the best cranberry dish to serve during the holidays. You can use it as a spread, toppings, or side. I enjoy it with sweet potato focaccia bread and turkey leftovers to make a fantastic sandwich.

cranberry compote in a white bowl with rosemary as a garnish side view with silver spoon

This cranberry compote recipe is:

  • Quick and easy to make
  • A great way to use Thanksgiving leftovers
  • Perfect for serving alongside savory dishes or on the sweeter side as a topping
  • Can be served cold or warm
  • A cranberry dish that the whole family will love!

So, what are you waiting for? Give this cranberry compote a try, and let me know what you think in the comments below. And don’t forget to share it with your friends and family!

vibrant red compote in a white bowl with rosemary as a garnish and crackers with silver serving spoon

What is a compote?

A compote is a dessert sauce from fruit and sugar cooked until thickened. It can be served hot, cold, or at room temperature. Cranberry compote is a popular Thanksgiving dish because of its tart flavor and festive color. It’s easy to make and can be prepared beforehand, so it’s perfect for busy holiday gatherings.

What can you serve With cranberry Sauce or compote?

  • Serve it as a condiment on your Thanksgiving turkey or ham.
  • Top off waffles or pancakes with cranberry compote for a festive breakfast. Oh, crepes are great, too!
  • Use it as a topping for ice cream or yogurt; vanilla would be my preference.
  • Add it to your morning oatmeal or cereal.
dipping cracker in cranberry compote

How do you make compote?

Add cranberries, grapes, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until most of the cranberries have popped and the grapes are falling apart; this should take 10 to 15 minutes.

overhead shot of white pot with grapes, cranberries, sugar and water

Let the compote cool to room temperature, stirring until it is fully combined.

boiling pot of grapes and cranberries

To break up large pieces, you can use a mashed potato smasher. I do this right after taking it off the stovetop because it makes it easy to break up the large chunks of grapes. The compote will thicken as it cools.

potato masher smashing grapes and cranberries in white pot

Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Serve at room temperature.

wooden spoon scooping cranberry compote

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Cranberry Compote

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 136 kcal
This Cranberry Compote is the perfect side dish for your holiday table. A popular dish because of its tart flavor and festive color.

Ingredients
 

  • 12 ounces cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 3-4 cups seedless red grapes
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, bring cranberries, grapes, sugar, and water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until most of the cranberries have popped and grapes are falling apart; about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; add salt and stir to combine. Let cool to room temperature (compote will thicken as it cools). Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 weeks. Serve at room temperature.

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Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 35gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 108mgSugar: 33gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 1.8mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
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