Cranberry-Apple Compote - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups apple cider
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
8 tablespoons butter
3 golden delicious apples, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (peeling is optional)
2 cups fresh cranberries or 2 cups frozen cranberries
1/2 cup sugar, plus
1 tablespoon sugar

Preparation

Whisk cider, corn syrup, and brown sugar in heavy large saucepan.
Boil over high heat until reduced to one cup, about 15 minutes.
Add 4 tablespoons butter; whisk until melted; remove from heat.
Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in another pan, heavy saucepan or skillet, over medium heat; add apple slices, and saute 2 minutes.
Add cranberries and 1/2 cup sugar; stir until cranberries begin to pop, about 2 minutes.
Stir in reduced cider mixture; boil until reduced to syrup consistency, about 6 minutes.
Stir in remaining sugar, if desired.
Can be made a day ahead; cover and refrigerate.
Stir over medium heat until warmed through.
Serve warm.