Cranberry-Pear Relish

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 22:30
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RecipesThanksgiving - Side Dishes

Description

Choose ripe but firm pears which will retain their texture during cooking.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups sugar

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 3 cups cranberries (12 ounces)

  • 2 medium pears, cored and cubed (2 cups)

  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

  • 1/2 tsp. ground allspice

  • 4 inches stick cinnamon

  • Bay leaves (optional)

  • Lemon peel (optional)

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil rapidly, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

Add cranberries, pears, nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon. Return to boiling. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or till cranberry skins pop, stirring often. Remove from heat. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and chill.

Before serving, remove cinnamon stick. If desired, garnish with bay leaves and lemon peel.