Ginger Pear Cranberry Sauce

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This gingery, pear-studded cranberry sauce is simply amazing.

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John Mitzewich
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John Mitzewich
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
2 cups
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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries

  • 1 large Bosc pear, peeled and diced

  • 1 cup fresh orange juice

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup water

  • 2 ounces candied ginger, minced

  • 1 orange, zested

  • 1 whole star anise pod

  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • ½ teaspoon garam masala

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Combine cranberries, diced pear, orange juice, sugar, water, candied ginger, orange zest, star anise, cinnamon stick, garam masala, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

  2. Remove cinnamon stick and star anise. Chill until ready to serve.

Here's how to make mulled wine out of ingredients left over from making this recipe:

Stir together pear peel and core, squeezed orange halves, ginger peel, star anise, and cinnamon stick with 1 (750 ml) bottle Merlot, 3 cups apple juice, 1/2 cup honey, and 1/4 cup brandy in a 4-quart slow cooker. Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours. Remove solids with a slotted spoon. Serve warm. Makes about 2 quarts.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

172 Calories
0g Fat
44g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 172
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 79mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 323mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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