Cranberry Apple Compote*

Servings: 8
Serving Size: generous 1/3 cup
Points value: 2


3/4 cup sugar
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup water
1, 12 oz. bag fresh cranberries
2 tsp. canola oil
1 onion, chopped
2 tsp. minced, peeled fresh ginger
1 golden delicious apple, peeled and chopped



-mix the sugar, apple juice, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the cranberries and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop, 5-6 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.

-Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and ginger; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the apples and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.

-Stir the apple mixture into the cranberry mixture and let cool. If making ahead, transfer to an airtight container; cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.


*source: Weight Watchers magazine.