Cranberry Compote with Ginger and Molasses

Cranberry Compote with Ginger and Molasses

Ingredients:
cranberries, dried, sweetened
water, bottled, generic
sugars, granulated
spices, ginger, ground
shallots, raw
molasses

Directions:
Combine cranberries, 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, ginger, and shallot in heavy large saucepan.
Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
Cover and cook until berries burst, about 10 minutes.
Stir in molasses.
Season with salt.
Cool.
Cover and chill until cold, about 3 hours.
(Can be made 1 week ahead.
Keep refrigerated.)