Make This Cranberry Compote Ahead of Time for an Easier Thanksgiving

Name: Make This Cranberry Compote Ahead of Time for an Easier Thanksgiving
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 navel oranges; 1 lb. fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries, picked over; 1 ⁄2 cups dried apricots, cut into 1/4-in. pieces; 1 ⁄2 cups apricot preserves; 1 ⁄2 cups sugar

Apricots give this classic holiday side a delicious twist.

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Nov 2, 2026

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Bowl of homemade cranberry sauce with visible chunks and a silver spoon on a marble surface.

Mike Garten

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Active Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Complete your Turkey Day feast with this sweet and tangy compote. Don’t worry if you’re stuck with leftovers; you can freeze this cranberry side dish for up to 2 months.

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Ingredients

2 navel oranges
1 lb. fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries, picked over
1 ⁄2 cups dried apricots, cut into 1/4-in. pieces
1 ⁄2 cups apricot preserves
1 ⁄2 cups sugar

Directions

1. Step 1From 1 orange, grate 2 teaspoons zest into medium saucepan. Juice both oranges into saucepan (you should get about 1 cup).
2. Step 2Add cranberries, apricots, preserves, and sugar and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, 15 to 20 min.. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional information (per serving): About 140 calories, 1 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 mg sodium.

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