Cranberry Compote

*Minimal Cooking
A colorful gift and a pretty addition to any holiday meal.

Quantity: About 4 cups

Storing: May be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

Ingredients
1 medium orange
12 oz. package cranberries
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
16 oz. can sliced cling peaches, drained
16 oz. can sliced pears, drained
16 oz. can sliced apricot halves, drained

Instructions
Grate 1 teaspoon of orange peel and squeeze 1/4 cup fresh juice. In 3-quart saucepan over high heat, combine orange juice, orange peel, cranberries, and next five ingredients. Boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until cranberries pop and mixture thickens slightly. Add peaches, pears, and apricot halves. Heat thoroughly. Compote mixture may be served warm or cold. Should be prepared at least an hour before serving and may be made days in advance.