Blood Orange Compote

Name: Blood Orange Compote
Ingredients: 12 blood oranges, peel and pith removed, sectioned (about 4 cups segments); 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (such as Cointreau); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 tablespoon blood orange zest (from 1 orange)

7 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

12 blood oranges, peel and pith removed, sectioned (about 4 cups segments)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon blood orange zest (from 1 orange)

Directions

1

Combine orange segments, sugar, water, orange liqueur, vanilla, and cinnamon sticks in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until orange segments collapse and liquid is syrupy, 12 to 15 minutes.
2

Remove pan from heat; stir in zest, and cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks.