Kumquat and Cranberry Compote

• 2 (12-oz) bags cranberries, thawed if frozen
• 9 oz kumquats, trimmed and quartered lengthwise (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 2 whole star anise
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Stir together all ingredients in a 4-quart heavy saucepan and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until berries have burst, 10 to 12 minutes.
2. Remove star anise and cool completely.

cranberries, kumquats, water, sugar, fresh ginger, star anise, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/kumquat-and-cranberry-compote-107376 (may not work)