Cranberry-Licorice Compote

• FAST
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2. 6 star anise pods
3. 2 cinnamon sticks, broken
4. 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
5. 1 pound cranberries
6. 1/2 cup light brown sugar
7. 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
8. 1 teaspoon Pernod
9. 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
10. 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the star anise pods, cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean and seeds and cook over moderately high heat until sizzling, about 1 minute. Add the cranberries and brown sugar, cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst, about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and Pernod and cook for 2 minutes longer. Discard the star anise pods, cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean and stir in the lemon and lime zests. Let the compote cool to room temperature before serving.