Kumquat and Cranberry Compote
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
Cooks' note:
• Compote can be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered.
Recipe information
Total Time
1 1/2 hr
Yield
Makes 8 to 10 condiment servings
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
Preparation
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.
