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Thanksgiving Cranberry Razzy Compote for Roasted Turkey

published by Lauren Axelrod on Nov 2, 2008

A lovely centerpiece for the holiday season, this fruity concoction is a welcoming accompaniment to a roasted ham or turkey.

Ingredients:

  • 1 package fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1 package fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 medium granny smith apples
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp grated orange peel
  • ½ tsp grates lemon peel
  • ¼ tsp allspice
  • 1 can apricot halves-drained
  • 1 can sliced peaches-drained

Method:

  1. In a saucepan, combine all ingredients except for the canned fruit.
  2. Bring to a rapid boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes until the cranberries are plump and the apples are tender.
  4. Add the canned apricots and peaches and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  5. Serve hot or cold.

Note: You may add roasted candied pecans or slivered almonds as a garnish.

If you love my holiday fair recipes, check out Friends Revolution for a full recipe list or for a wonderful family style recipe, check out Chris Stonecipher’s Family Casserole.

9 Responses so far | Have Your Say!

  1. # 1 by nobert soloria bermosa
    November 2nd, 2008 at 4:42 am #

    this could be so delicious and refreshing

  2. # 2 by Brian Daniel Stankich
    November 2nd, 2008 at 4:21 pm #

    Sounds delicious. I’ll talk to my wife about getting this on the menu….after we figure out where we are spending Thanksgiving!

  3. # 3 by Melody SJAL
    November 2nd, 2008 at 7:19 pm #

    Sounds very delectable.

  4. # 4 by Melissa Joyce
    November 3rd, 2008 at 1:00 pm #

    This sounds great.

  5. # 5 by Manny Munnez
    November 3rd, 2008 at 7:45 pm #

    sounds delicious

  6. # 6 by Chris Stonecipher
    November 5th, 2008 at 3:21 pm #

    Lauren,
    This sounds delicious and thank you for the shout out!

  7. # 7 by Joanna Maharis
    November 11th, 2008 at 3:24 pm #

    This recipe is so delicious it makes me hungry just reading it. I’m going to email this recipe to myself just as soon as I’m finished commenting, so I can have it on hand to make sometime.
    Thank you so much for sharing this mouthwatering delight.

    Take Care,

    Joanna Maharis

  8. # 8 by Karen N
    November 12th, 2008 at 4:09 pm #

    This one really sounds delicious!

  9. # 9 by Glynis Smy
    December 20th, 2008 at 2:41 am #

    This sounds so yummy I can almost taste it! Thanks for sharing.

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