Cranberry Pear Sauce with Port

By Dianne_H

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp finely grated orange zest
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 3-inch piece cinnamon stick
• 3 cups frozen cranberries
• 1 pear, peeled, cored and cut into about 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 tbsp port wine

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

In a large heavy saucepan, combine water, sugar, zest, salt and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Stir in cranberries and pear. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes or until berries pop, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in port. Return to heat; cook for 1 minute. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Let sauce cool; transfer to bowl. Cover tightly and refrigerate until chilled.