Cranberry and Apple Compote

1.

Peel and core granny smith apples and slice, six slices per each half.

2.

Heat the sugar, cinnamon, vanilla bean and cranberry juice in a large stainless steel saucepan and bring to simmer. Add the dried cranberries and simmer gently for five minutes.

3.

Add the apple slices and simmer gently on a very low heat until the apple is tender and cooked.

4.

Note: Do not over stir or break up the apple

5.

Allow mixture to cool in its own liquid.

6.

Serve warm or cold with thick vanilla yoghurt.