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SidesJames’s home kitchenNovember 22, 2009

Favorite Cranberry Sauce with Pears and Fresh Ginger

There are so many variations for cranberry sauce – experiment with a few until you find a favorite – this is one of mine. The maple syrup gives a more mellow sweetness than granulated sugar. If you've got frozen cranberries, do not defrost them before use;…

CranberrySauce

What you'll need

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS

  • ¾ cup water, orange juice, or cranraspberry juice
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt
  • 1 (12-ounce) bag cranberries , picked through
  • 2 medium firm, ripe pears , peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch chunks

The method

Directions

  1. 01

    Combine all ingredients in medium nonreactive saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until saucy, slightly thickened, and about two-thirds of berries have popped open, about 5 minutes. Transfer to nonreactive bowl, cool to room temperature, and serve. (Can be covered and refrigerated up to 7 days; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)

    Cranberrys

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