Refreshingly sweet, tart and tangy - this recipe is incredibly easy and it's a great change of pace from the usual boring cranberry sauce. The flavor of the cranberries mingles wonderfully with the pear, honey and lemon. It freezes well too!
Ingredients
- water: 0.5 cup
- white sugar: 0.5 cup
- pears - peeled, cored and: 2 piece (diced)
- or frozen cranberries: 1 pack (12 ounce pack, fresh)
- honey: 1 cup
- lemon juice: 1 Tbsp (fresh)
- lemon zest: 1 tsp (grated)
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Stages of cooking
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In a medium saucepan, stir together the water and sugar over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Stir in pears, and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes, then stir in cranberries and honey. Continue to cook until cranberries pop and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Cool to room temperature, then store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
