Cranberry, Shallot, and Dried-Cherry Compote - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Cranberry, Shallot, and Dried-Cherry Compote
Lunch

This Cranberry, Shallot, and Dried-Cherry Compote is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound shallots (about 16, each about 1 inch in diameter)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried unsweetened sour cherries* (about 8 ounces)
  • 2 cups fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries, picked over
  • 1/2 cup water
  • *available at specialty foods shops and many supermarkets

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan of boiling water blanch shallots 1 minute and drain. Peel shallots and separate into cloves where possible.
  2. In a heavy saucepan cook shallots in butter over moderate heat, stirring, until coated well. Add sugar and 1 tablespoon vinegar and cook, stirring, until sugar mixture turns a golden caramel. Add remaining vinegar, wine, and salt and boil 1 minute. Add cherries and simmer, covered, 45 minutes, or until shallots are tender.
  3. Add cranberries and water and boil gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes, or until cranberries burst. Transfer compote to a bowl and cool. Compote may be made 5 days ahead and chilled, covered.
  4. Serve compote at room temperature.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cranberries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Cranberry, Shallot, and Dried-Cherry Compote recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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