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Cranberry Pear Sauce

Published: Jan 4, 2012 by Ashley Phipps · 277 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. · 4 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads and sponsored posts · This blog uses cookies · See our privacy policy for more info Filed Under: Recipes

If you're anything like me, you have two bags of unopened cranberries in your freezer.

I'm not sure why, but when something is so seasonal but yet freezes, I have this compulsive need to buy more then I need.  So.  I have 2 bags of unopened cranberries in my freezer.

And then I happened to have 3 pears that were on their way out.

By pure chance, I found a recipe that allowed me to use both ingredients and turn them into a yummy delicious sauce that is out-of-this-world-amazingly-yummy.

I could eat it by the spoonful.

Just sayin'...

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Cranberry Pear Sauce
(adapted from here)
  
Ingredients:
·         3 large ripe pears, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
·         1 cup whole, fresh cranberries
·         ¼ heaping teaspoon cinnamon
·         Dash of ground cloves
·         Dash of nutmeg
·         ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
·         2 Tbs packed brown sugar
·         ⅜ cup water
Directions:
1.      Combined the prepared pears, cranberries and all other ingredients in a heavy stockpot on the stove
2.      Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally
3.      Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered until the fruit is very tender (about 30 minutes)
4.      Uncover the pot and continue simmering over medium-low heat until about half of the liquid has evaporated, about 10-20 minutes, stirring occasionally
5.      Remove from heat and either mash the fruit with a potato masher for a chunky consistency or put it in the blender for a smooth consistency
6.      Cover and refrigerate or serve immediately, will  keep for about a week
Would be delicious served over pork chops, French toast, vanilla ice cream etc.
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I even put this in small batches in the freezer; we’ll see how it works! 

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Yum yum!

Enjoy!

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  1. NanaDiana

    January 04, 2012 at 9:49 am

    Ashley- What a great combination. I love it! xo Diana

    Reply
  2. Life In The Thrifty Lane

    January 06, 2012 at 1:44 am

    Looks delicious, have to try to make it too.

    Reply
  3. folkhaven

    January 06, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    This sounds so good! I'd eat it straight. I'm pinning it. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Hani@Craftionary

    January 10, 2012 at 1:52 am

    Yummy! looks so delicious.. Thanks for linking..<br />Hani

    Reply

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