A unique combination of ingredients gives this compote a sweet and tangy pickled taste. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, place the toasted coriander seeds in a plastic bag and crush them using a rolling pin.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Toast coriander in heavy small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, stirring often, about 1 1/2 minutes. Cool. Coarsely crush coriander in mortar with pestle.
Step 2
Transfer coriander to medium saucepan. Add all remaining ingredients except cranberries and bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low and simmer until mixture is reduced to 2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add cranberries and simmer until half of berries burst, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to bowl and cool. Remove orange peel. Cover compote and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to develop. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Using slotted spoon, transfer cranberries to another bowl; add some of syrup and serve.
