Cranberry-Apple Compote - Ww Points = 2

senseicheryl's Note:

This recipe comes from my Weight Watchers Magazine, November/December 2008. This issue has several "make ahead recipes" for easy Holiday planning. "Make 2 weeks ahead." 2 points for a generous 1/3 cup serving.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 8 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 8.0 1/3 cup ...

• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
• ½ cup water
• 1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries , fresh
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 onion , chopped
• 2 teaspoons ginger , minced, peeled, fresh
• 1 golden delicious apple , peeled, chopped

Directions:

1. 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.
2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick 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.
3. Stir the apple mixture into the cranberry mixture and let cool.
4. If making ahead, transfer to an airtight container; cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.